Crime Rate in Heston Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heston Central

The total recorded crimes in Heston Central, Hounslow, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heston Central crime rate of 1.98 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 Heston Central, encompassing approximately 49,057 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Heston Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Park Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Sutton Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Heston Central?

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

  • Relative to Hounslow:

    • In 2024, Heston Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hounslow average, with 703 crimes compared to 835.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heston Central recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Hounslow.

    • In 2023, Heston Central had fewer crimes than the Hounslow average, with 1,376 crimes compared to 1,496. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heston Central recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Hounslow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heston Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heston Central has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Hounslow, UK

In 2024, the total Heston Central crimes were 703. The crime rate of Heston Central in 2024 was 14.33 (year) or 1.19 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Hounslow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heston Central were around 1,376 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.05 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Hounslow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heston Central)CrimesRank (Heston Central)CrimesRank (Heston Central)
Hounslow Central312 11,615 12,731 1
Feltham West220 21,294 32,470 2
Syon & Brentford Lock205 31,324 21,850 5
Chiswick Gunnersbury153 61,175 42,174 3
Heston West157 51,056 51,862 4
Feltham North159 4813 91,512 9
Chiswick Homefields128 10847 81,776 6
Hounslow West152 71,039 61,715 7
Hounslow Heath136 8984 71,689 8
Hanworth Park134 9783 101,486 12
Hanworth Village116 13748 121,507 10
Cranford126 11669 161,487 11
Bedfont108 14760 111,465 13
Brentford East121 12638 18808 19
Heston East97 17729 131,228 16
Osterley & Spring Grove76 18713 141,354 15
Hounslow East107 15659 171,194 17
Isleworth61 22571 19988 18
Brentford West67 19450 20766 20
Hounslow South65 20395 22723 22
Chiswick Riverside65 21401 21751 21

Heston Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202543
March 202522
February 202529
January 202528
December 202421
November 202420
October 202433
September 202431
August 202431

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202527
March 202521
February 202525
January 202526
December 202414
November 202427
October 202439
September 202430
August 202437

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Heston Central in May 2025

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

1. Old Park Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Upper Sutton Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bath Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Heston Grange Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
5. The Warren (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Broad Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queen'S Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Greencroft Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Harte Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hounslow West (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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