Crime Rate in Hounslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hounslow

The total recorded crimes in Hounslow, UK in May 2025 are around 2,862 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hounslow crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hounslow, encompassing approximately 288,181 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (794) incidents (3.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (686) incidents (20.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (286) incidents (63.43% increase)
Hounslow Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 83
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32

Hounslow Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Hounslow?

To understand the safety of Hounslow, we need to analyze Hounslow crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Hounslow has recorded 18,366 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 63.73 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 280 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 32,912 crimes with a crime rate of 114.21, ranking it 79 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Hounslow reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 18,366 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Hounslow recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hounslow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 32,912 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Hounslow recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Hounslow is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Hounslow has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hounslow Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hounslow Central (312 crimes), and the safest, Isleworth (61 crimes), is 251 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Hounslow.

Similarly, the area of Hounslow High Street (360 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hounslow East (28 crimes), with a difference of 332 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hounslow.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hounslow Central312
Feltham West220
Syon & Brentford Lock205
Feltham North159
Heston West157

Safest Wards:

Osterley & Spring Grove76
Brentford West67
Hounslow South65
Chiswick Riverside65
Isleworth61

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hounslow High Street360
Brentford Central174
Feltham Central174
Feltham East135
Chiswick Park131

Safest Areas:

Brentford West & Osterley Park55
Osterley & Lampton East50
Isleworth & Ivybridge42
Hanworth South41
Hounslow East28

Hounslow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hounslow has recorded 2,862 crimes with crime rate of 9.93 ranking 80th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Hounslow crimes were 18,366. The crime rate of Hounslow in 2024 was 63.73 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking it 280 danzarous in the UK. Hounslow ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hounslow were around 32,912 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.21 (year) or 9.52 (month) ranking 79 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Hounslow ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Hounslow

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Hounslow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (794 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (686 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (769 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (571 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (743 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (561 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 645 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 473 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (685 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (467 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 749 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 478 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (737 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (621 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (769 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (623 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (760 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (577 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (634 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (579 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1969 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 196.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025286
April 2025175
March 2025164
February 2025169
January 2025196
December 2024204
November 2024194
October 2024250
September 2024210
August 2024121

A total of 374 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202567
March 202536
February 202520
January 202520
December 202437
November 202452
October 202447
September 202448
August 20248
July 20244

A total of 7242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 658.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 794 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025794
April 2025769
March 2025743
February 2025645
January 2025685
December 2024749
November 2024737
October 2024769
September 2024760
August 2024579
July 202412

A total of 1459 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 132.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025177
April 2025140
March 2025159
February 2025128
January 2025151
December 2024135
November 2024146
October 2024141
September 2024149
August 2024130
July 20243

A total of 1015 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202577
March 202584
February 2025100
January 202591
December 2024150
November 2024119
October 2024136
September 202483
August 202468

A total of 106 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202517
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 1686 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 153.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025177
April 2025177
March 2025141
February 2025165
January 2025160
December 2024214
November 2024198
October 2024187
September 2024185
August 202476
July 20246

A total of 966 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025161
April 2025122
March 202577
February 202593
January 202576
December 202472
November 202498
October 202482
September 2024109
August 202476

A total of 869 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202568
March 202592
February 202588
January 202581
December 202488
November 2024141
October 2024103
September 202493
August 202451
July 20244

A total of 5691 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 569.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 686 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025686
April 2025571
March 2025561
February 2025473
January 2025467
December 2024478
November 2024621
October 2024623
September 2024577
August 2024634

A total of 516 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202552
March 202536
February 202546
January 202551
December 202458
November 202448
October 202453
September 202459
August 202448

A total of 2412 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 219.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025260
April 2025189
March 2025270
February 2025288
January 2025245
December 2024283
November 2024281
October 2024277
September 2024230
August 202488
July 20241

A total of 1328 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 120.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 2025168
March 2025167
February 2025156
January 2025150
December 2024128
November 2024159
October 2024156
September 2024144
August 202492
July 20241

A total of 351 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202543
March 202533
February 202525
January 202533
December 202441
November 202448
October 202429
September 202434
August 202430

High Crime Locations Hounslow in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hounslow postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total83
Shoplifting83
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting31
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person3
Public order2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total32
Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Theft from the person2
5. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Public order2
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting6
Public order6

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