Crime Rate in Heston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heston West

The total recorded crimes in Heston West, Hounslow, UK in July 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heston West crime rate of 4.42 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 West, encompassing approximately 39,634 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Heston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hayes Road with total crimes: 24
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Crane Lodge Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Heston West?

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

  • Relative to Hounslow:

    • In 2024, Heston West reported a higher crime volume than the Hounslow average, with 1,056 crimes compared to 835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heston West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Hounslow.

    • In 2023, Heston West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hounslow average, with 1,862 crimes compared to 1,496. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heston West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Hounslow.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hounslow, Heston West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Heston West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heston West has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Hounslow, UK

In 2024, the total Heston West crimes were 1,056. The crime rate of Heston West in 2024 was 26.64 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Hounslow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heston West were around 1,862 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.98 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Hounslow.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heston West)CrimesRank (Heston West)CrimesRank (Heston West)
Hounslow Central362 11,615 12,731 1
Feltham West196 31,294 32,470 2
Syon & Brentford Lock216 21,324 21,850 5
Chiswick Gunnersbury161 71,175 42,174 3
Hounslow West171 51,039 61,715 7
Chiswick Homefields142 8847 81,776 6
Hounslow Heath168 6984 71,689 8
Feltham North134 10813 91,512 9
Hanworth Park139 9783 101,486 12
Hanworth Village111 17748 121,507 10
Cranford124 13669 161,487 11
Bedfont122 15760 111,465 13
Brentford West127 11450 20766 20
Heston Central125 12703 151,376 14
Heston East89 20729 131,228 16
Osterley & Spring Grove108 18713 141,354 15
Isleworth123 14571 19988 18
Hounslow East120 16659 171,194 17
Brentford East107 19638 18808 19
Chiswick Riverside78 22401 21751 21
Hounslow South80 21395 22723 22

Heston West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202542
May 202531
April 202520
March 202529
February 202530
January 202515
December 202429
November 202432
October 202435
September 202432
August 202434

A total of 540 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202562
May 202554
April 202549
March 202551
February 202537
January 202543
December 202443
November 202444
October 202440
September 202443
August 202432

A total of 215 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 202514
April 202516
March 202524
February 202514
January 202525
December 202426
November 202422
October 202415
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 20256
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 202511
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202514
April 202513
March 20258
February 202514
January 202518
December 202420
November 202417
October 20247
September 202417
August 202410

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 202512
January 202512
December 202412
November 20246
October 202410
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Heston West in July 2025

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

1. Hayes Road (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
3. Crane Lodge Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Northfield Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Avro Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Phoenix Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gateway Court (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. St Giles Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dawburn Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3

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