Crime Rate in Hounslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hounslow

The total recorded crimes in Hounslow, Hounslow in January 2025 are around 2,410 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hounslow crime rate of 8.36 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (685) incidents (-8.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (467) incidents (-2.30% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (245) incidents (-13.43% decrease)
Hounslow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29

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, Syon & Brentford Lock (219 crimes), and the safest, Chiswick Riverside (49 crimes), is 170 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hounslow.

Similarly, the area of Hounslow High Street (242 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hounslow East (21 crimes), with a difference of 221 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hounslow.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Syon & Brentford Lock219
Hounslow Central212
Feltham West185
Heston West157
Chiswick Gunnersbury150

Safest Wards:

Hounslow East79
Isleworth75
Brentford West52
Hounslow South50
Chiswick Riverside49

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hounslow High Street242
Brentford Central161
Feltham Central138
Chiswick Park126
North Hyde & North Cranford112

Safest Areas:

Hounslow Meadows47
Chiswick South East44
Chiswick South West40
Hanworth South39
Hounslow East21

Hounslow Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Hounslow has recorded 2,410 crimes with crime rate of 8.36 ranking 94th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,610 1712,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,169 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,092 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,524 1611,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,341 159,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,365 1216,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,201 138,165 1415,645 12
Havering1,825 1413,869 1125,160 11
Barnet2,831 1120,339 1236,190 13
Redbridge2,318 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,821 813,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,304 918,043 730,955 8
Croydon3,790 327,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,403 523,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,570 619,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,112 422,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,184 122,638 136,086 2
Brent3,409 224,651 240,527 1

Hounslow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 3400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 566.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 634 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025467
December 2024478
November 2024621
October 2024623
September 2024577
August 2024634

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 513 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 85.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202576
December 202472
November 202498
October 202482
September 2024109
August 202476

A total of 317 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 52.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202551
December 202458
November 202448
October 202453
September 202459
August 202448

A total of 216 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 855 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 122.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025151
December 2024135
November 2024146
October 2024141
September 2024149
August 2024130
July 20243

A total of 1026 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 146.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025160
December 2024214
November 2024198
October 2024187
September 2024185
August 202476
July 20246

A total of 647 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 107.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202591
December 2024150
November 2024119
October 2024136
September 202483
August 202468

A total of 561 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 80.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202581
December 202488
November 2024141
October 2024103
September 202493
August 202451
July 20244

A total of 1405 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 200.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 283 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025245
December 2024283
November 2024281
October 2024277
September 2024230
August 202488
July 20241

A total of 4291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 613.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 769 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025685
December 2024749
November 2024737
October 2024769
September 2024760
August 2024579
July 202412

A total of 830 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 118.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025150
December 2024128
November 2024159
October 2024156
September 2024144
August 202492
July 20241

A total of 1175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 195.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025196
December 2024204
November 2024194
October 2024250
September 2024210
August 2024121

High Crime Locations Hounslow in January 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting32
Burglary2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting20
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total29
Anti-social behaviour22
Theft from the person3
Public order3
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting15
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
5. Ealing Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2

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