Crime Rate in Heston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heston West

The total recorded crimes in Heston West, Hounslow, UK in May 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heston West crime rate of 3.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (10.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Heston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hayes Road with total crimes: 21
  • Convent Way with total crimes: 12
  • Gateway Court with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Heston West has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heston West)CrimesRank (Heston West)CrimesRank (Heston West)
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
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
Heston Central97 16703 151,376 14
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Heston West in May 2025

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

1. Hayes Road (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
2. Convent Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Gateway Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. The Vale (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime3
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Dawburn Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Parklands Parade (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
8. Shannon Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dade Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Blossom Waye (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2

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