Crime Rate in Cranford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranford

The total recorded crimes in Cranford, Hounslow, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranford crime rate of 2.68 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 Cranford, encompassing approximately 42,864 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Cranford Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Dunstan'S Road with total crimes: 8
  • Dudset Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cranford?

To understand the safety of Cranford, we need to analyze Cranford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hounslow:

    • In 2024, Cranford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hounslow average, with 669 crimes compared to 835.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cranford recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cranford had fewer crimes than the Hounslow average, with 1,487 crimes compared to 1,496. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cranford witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hounslow, Cranford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cranford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cranford has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 2.68 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Hounslow, UK

In 2024, the total Cranford crimes were 669. The crime rate of Cranford in 2024 was 15.61 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Hounslow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cranford were around 1,487 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.69 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Hounslow.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hounslow)CrimesRank (Hounslow)CrimesRank (Hounslow)
Hounslow Central222 11,615 12,731 1
Feltham West195 21,294 32,470 2
Syon & Brentford Lock177 31,324 21,850 5
Chiswick Gunnersbury141 71,175 42,174 3
Heston West158 41,056 51,862 4
Hanworth Park147 5783 101,486 12
Chiswick Homefields121 10847 81,776 6
Hounslow West143 61,039 61,715 7
Hounslow Heath129 8984 71,689 8
Feltham North103 12813 91,512 9
Hanworth Village127 9748 121,507 10
Bedfont102 13760 111,465 13
Heston East76 19729 131,228 16
Heston Central80 17703 151,376 14
Osterley & Spring Grove80 16713 141,354 15
Hounslow East100 14659 171,194 17
Brentford East96 15638 18808 19
Isleworth79 18571 19988 18
Brentford West74 20450 20766 20
Chiswick Riverside57 22401 21751 21
Hounslow South58 21395 22723 22

Cranford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202525
January 202526
December 202434
November 202431
October 202425
September 202432
August 202434
April 202435

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202526
January 202511
December 202411
November 202420
October 202418
September 202417
August 202422
April 202426

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 20256
December 202414
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
April 202411

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
April 20249

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cranford in March 2025

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

1. St Dunstan'S Road (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Dudset Lane (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rectory Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fusiliers Way (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Byron Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Chester Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Warwick Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
9. Lynchen Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandown Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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