Crime Rate in Hounslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hounslow

The total recorded crimes in Hounslow, UK in March 2025 are around 2,580 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hounslow crime rate of 8.95 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (743) incidents (15.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (561) incidents (18.60% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (270) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Hounslow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 38
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

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 (222 crimes), and the safest, Chiswick Riverside (57 crimes), is 165 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hounslow.

Similarly, the area of Hounslow High Street (251 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hounslow East (33 crimes), with a difference of 218 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hounslow.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hounslow Central222
Feltham West195
Syon & Brentford Lock177
Heston West158
Hanworth Park147

Safest Wards:

Isleworth79
Heston East76
Brentford West74
Hounslow South58
Chiswick Riverside57

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hounslow High Street251
Feltham Central148
Brentford Central147
Feltham East122
North Hyde & North Cranford119

Safest Areas:

Heston West52
Brentford West & Osterley Park50
Heston North48
Kew Bridge & Gunnersbury Park47
Hounslow East33

Hounslow Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hounslow has recorded 2,580 crimes with crime rate of 8.95 ranking 8414th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Sutton20 278,988 1915,828 18
Brent85 2224,651 240,527 1
Harrow1,686 2012,311 1519,636 19
Richmond upon Thames1,291 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,755 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,579 169,994 1617,989 15
Redbridge2,425 1516,685 1029,930 10
Bromley2,441 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,312 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,090 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,043 1113,869 1125,160 11
Barking and Dagenham2,070 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,644 818,043 730,955 8
Croydon3,913 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,658 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,932 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,196 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,299 222,638 136,086 2

Hounslow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 683 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 85.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 109 reported cases.

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

A total of 741 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 82.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 141 reported cases.

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

A total of 273 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 1332 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 148.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 214 reported cases.

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

A total of 5679 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 631.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 769 reported cases.

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

A total of 1508 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 188.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 250 reported cases.

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

A total of 399 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 1142 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 126.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 159 reported cases.

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

A total of 272 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 831 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 103.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 150 reported cases.

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

A total of 1153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 128.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 167 reported cases.

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

A total of 1963 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 218.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 288 reported cases.

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

A total of 4434 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 554.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 634 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hounslow in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total39
Anti-social behaviour24
Theft from the person6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total38
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Other theft2
Drugs2
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting13
Theft from the person8
Public order2
4. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
5. Hayes Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime5
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Robbery1
6. Fair Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Robbery2
Other theft2

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