Crime Rate in Hounslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hounslow

The total recorded crimes in Hounslow, UK in February 2026 are around 2,415 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hounslow crime rate of 8.38 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (688) incidents (-13.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (437) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (208) incidents (25.30% increase)
Hounslow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 37
  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Hounslow has recorded 2,415 crimes with crime rate of 8.38 ranking 75th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,266 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,269 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,100 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,287 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,435 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,642 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield2,978 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,312 124,651 240,527 1

Hounslow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 688 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 437 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (797 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (501 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 766 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 488 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (850 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (513 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (821 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (764 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (757 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (613 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (778 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (730 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 877 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 659 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (870 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (712 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1028 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202685
January 202689
December 202575
November 202574
October 202557
September 2025102
August 202584
July 202590
June 202564
May 202560
April 202568
March 202592
February 202588

A total of 1471 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 113.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026150
January 2026151
December 2025108
November 2025133
October 2025117
September 2025121
August 2025120
July 2025114
June 202589
May 2025107
April 202577
March 202584
February 2025100

A total of 10155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 781.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 877 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026688
January 2026797
December 2025766
November 2025850
October 2025821
September 2025757
August 2025778
July 2025877
June 2025870
May 2025794
April 2025769
March 2025743
February 2025645

A total of 202 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202617
December 202519
November 202517
October 202511
September 20255
August 202518
July 202521
June 202521
May 202512
April 202513
March 202517
February 20258

A total of 7708 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 592.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 764 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026437
January 2026501
December 2025488
November 2025513
October 2025764
September 2025613
August 2025730
July 2025659
June 2025712
May 2025686
April 2025571
March 2025561
February 2025473

A total of 1544 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026116
January 2026112
December 2025110
November 2025124
October 2025130
September 2025107
August 2025121
July 2025128
June 2025143
May 2025161
April 2025122
March 202577
February 202593

A total of 479 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202620
December 202529
November 202541
October 202536
September 202552
August 202534
July 202548
June 202537
May 202535
April 202567
March 202536
February 202520

A total of 3028 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 232.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026208
January 2026166
December 2025205
November 2025232
October 2025224
September 2025253
August 2025202
July 2025268
June 2025263
May 2025260
April 2025189
March 2025270
February 2025288

A total of 2872 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 220.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 326 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026195
January 2026205
December 2025173
November 2025198
October 2025203
September 2025184
August 2025275
July 2025319
June 2025326
May 2025286
April 2025175
March 2025164
February 2025169

A total of 634 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202650
December 202545
November 202533
October 202553
September 202552
August 202560
July 202557
June 202550
May 202565
April 202552
March 202536
February 202546

A total of 2166 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 166.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026125
January 2026147
December 2025149
November 2025166
October 2025203
September 2025186
August 2025196
July 2025195
June 2025195
May 2025177
April 2025140
March 2025159
February 2025128

A total of 2330 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 179.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026153
January 2026177
December 2025207
November 2025187
October 2025212
September 2025188
August 2025182
July 2025162
June 2025202
May 2025177
April 2025177
March 2025141
February 2025165

A total of 437 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202628
December 202534
November 202534
October 202538
September 202523
August 202523
July 202560
June 202528
May 202535
April 202543
March 202533
February 202525

A total of 2022 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 155.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026143
January 2026168
December 2025132
November 2025167
October 2025175
September 2025194
August 2025170
July 2025180
June 2025195
May 20257
April 2025168
March 2025167
February 2025156

High Crime Locations Hounslow in February 2026

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total37
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Other theft2
Other crime1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences27
Theft from the person2
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting10
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1

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