Crime Rate in Hounslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hounslow

The total recorded crimes in Hounslow, UK in July 2025 are around 3,178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hounslow crime rate of 11.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (877) incidents (0.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (659) incidents (-7.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (319) incidents (-2.15% decrease)
Hounslow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 102
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 41
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 38

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 (362 crimes), and the safest, Chiswick Riverside (78 crimes), is 284 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Hounslow.

Similarly, the area of Hounslow High Street (421 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hounslow East (45 crimes), with a difference of 376 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hounslow.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hounslow Central362
Syon & Brentford Lock216
Feltham West196
Heston West175
Hounslow West171

Safest Wards:

Osterley & Spring Grove108
Brentford East107
Heston East89
Hounslow South80
Chiswick Riverside78

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hounslow High Street421
Brentford Central210
Feltham Central140
Syon Green137
Spring Grove132

Safest Areas:

Brentford West & Osterley Park70
Heston West64
Chiswick South West58
Hanworth South56
Hounslow East45

Hounslow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hounslow has recorded 3,178 crimes with crime rate of 11.03 ranking 71th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow2,013 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,570 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,402 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,813 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,698 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,802 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,488 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,406 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,415 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,761 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham2,277 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,759 818,043 730,955 8
Croydon4,463 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing4,243 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich3,273 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,547 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,914 222,638 136,086 2
Brent4,387 124,651 240,527 1

Hounslow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2614 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 217.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 326 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025319
June 2025326
May 2025286
April 2025175
March 2025164
February 2025169
January 2025196
December 2024204
November 2024194
October 2024250
September 2024210
August 2024121

A total of 455 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202537
May 202535
April 202567
March 202536
February 202520
January 202520
December 202437
November 202452
October 202447
September 202448
August 20248

A total of 8977 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 748.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 877 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025877
June 2025870
May 2025794
April 2025769
March 2025743
February 2025645
January 2025685
December 2024749
November 2024737
October 2024769
September 2024760
August 2024579

A total of 1846 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025195
June 2025195
May 2025177
April 2025140
March 2025159
February 2025128
January 2025151
December 2024135
November 2024146
October 2024141
September 2024149
August 2024130

A total of 1218 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 202589
May 2025107
April 202577
March 202584
February 2025100
January 202591
December 2024150
November 2024119
October 2024136
September 202483
August 202468

A total of 148 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202512
April 202513
March 202517
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 2044 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 170.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025162
June 2025202
May 2025177
April 2025177
March 2025141
February 2025165
January 2025160
December 2024214
November 2024198
October 2024187
September 2024185
August 202476

A total of 1237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025143
May 2025161
April 2025122
March 202577
February 202593
January 202576
December 202472
November 202498
October 202482
September 2024109
August 202476

A total of 1019 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202564
May 202560
April 202568
March 202592
February 202588
January 202581
December 202488
November 2024141
October 2024103
September 202493
August 202451

A total of 7062 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 588.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 712 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025659
June 2025712
May 2025686
April 2025571
March 2025561
February 2025473
January 2025467
December 2024478
November 2024621
October 2024623
September 2024577
August 2024634

A total of 623 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202550
May 202565
April 202552
March 202536
February 202546
January 202551
December 202458
November 202448
October 202453
September 202459
August 202448

A total of 2942 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 245.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025268
June 2025263
May 2025260
April 2025189
March 2025270
February 2025288
January 2025245
December 2024283
November 2024281
October 2024277
September 2024230
August 202488

A total of 1702 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025180
June 2025195
May 20257
April 2025168
March 2025167
February 2025156
January 2025150
December 2024128
November 2024159
October 2024156
September 2024144
August 202492

A total of 439 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202528
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 July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total102
Shoplifting100
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total38
Anti-social behaviour19
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person2
Robbery2
Drugs1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person5
Other theft4
Robbery2
Possession of weapons2
5. White Lodge Close (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting20
Other theft3
Burglary3
Bicycle theft1

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