Crime Rate in Heston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heston West

The total recorded crimes in Heston West, Hounslow, UK in February 2026 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heston West crime rate of 4.31 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
Heston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Hayes Road with total crimes: 10

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Heston West)CrimesRank (Heston West)CrimesRank (Heston West)
Hounslow CentralNA NA1,615 12,731 1
Feltham WestNA NA1,294 32,470 2
Syon & Brentford LockNA NA1,324 21,850 5
Chiswick GunnersburyNA NA1,175 42,174 3
Chiswick HomefieldsNA NA847 81,776 6
Hounslow WestNA NA1,039 61,715 7
Hounslow HeathNA NA984 71,689 8
Feltham NorthNA NA813 91,512 9
Hanworth VillageNA NA748 121,507 10
Hanworth ParkNA NA783 101,486 12
CranfordNA NA669 161,487 11
BedfontNA NA760 111,465 13
Heston EastNA NA729 131,228 16
Heston CentralNA NA703 151,376 14
Osterley & Spring GroveNA NA713 141,354 15
Hounslow EastNA NA659 171,194 17
IsleworthNA NA571 19988 18
Brentford EastNA NA638 18808 19
Brentford WestNA NA450 20766 20
Chiswick RiversideNA NA401 21751 21
Hounslow SouthNA NA395 22723 22

Heston West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202629
December 202524
November 202523
October 202546
September 202526
August 202555
July 202543
June 202542
May 202531
April 202520
March 202529
February 202530

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202611
December 20256
November 20257
October 202513
September 202511
August 202518
July 20259
June 202514
May 20256
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 20268
December 202516
November 202515
October 20258
September 20256
August 202512
July 20259
June 202510
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202615
December 202510
November 20259
October 20259
September 20255
August 20258
July 20258
June 202517
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 202512

A total of 588 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202642
December 202532
November 202544
October 202543
September 202542
August 202555
July 202542
June 202562
May 202554
April 202549
March 202551
February 202537

A total of 222 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202612
December 202522
November 202517
October 202514
September 202516
August 202517
July 202516
June 202520
May 202514
April 202516
March 202524
February 202514

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 20255
November 20259
October 20255
September 20253
August 20256
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
September 20252
August 20252
July 20256
June 20251
May 202511
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 20256
November 202511
October 20259
September 20255
August 20254
July 202516
June 202515
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202618
December 202518
November 202514
October 20257
September 20256
August 202516
July 202518
June 202524
May 202514
April 202513
March 20258
February 202514

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 20257
November 20255
October 20256
September 20256
August 20255
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256

High Crime Locations Heston West in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting9
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Quinton Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hayes Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Convent Way (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Gateway Court (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
6. Dade Way (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parklands Parade (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crane Lodge Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Western Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Avro Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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