Crime Rate in Hounslow Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hounslow Central

The total recorded crimes in Hounslow Central, Hounslow, UK in February 2026 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hounslow Central crime rate of 4.19 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 Hounslow Central, encompassing approximately 58,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (-30.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Hounslow Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 39
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Police Station with total crimes: 20

How safe is Hounslow Central?

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

  • Relative to Hounslow:

    • In 2024, Hounslow Central reported a higher crime volume than the Hounslow average, with 1,615 crimes compared to 835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hounslow Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Hounslow.

    • In 2023, Hounslow Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hounslow average, with 2,731 crimes compared to 1,496. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hounslow Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Hounslow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hounslow Central Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Hounslow Central crimes were 1,615. The crime rate of Hounslow Central in 2024 was 27.62 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Hounslow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hounslow Central were around 2,731 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.70 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Hounslow.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hounslow Central)CrimesRank (Hounslow Central)CrimesRank (Hounslow Central)
Feltham WestNA NA1,294 32,470 2
Syon & Brentford LockNA NA1,324 21,850 5
Chiswick GunnersburyNA NA1,175 42,174 3
Heston WestNA NA1,056 51,862 4
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

Hounslow Central 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 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (73 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (114 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 156 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (177 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (130 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (67 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 Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 663 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202650
January 202646
December 202551
November 202544
October 202542
September 202551
August 202567
July 202565
June 202549
May 202567
April 202543
March 202541
February 202547

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202615
December 202522
November 202518
October 202515
September 202520
August 202522
July 202520
June 202526
May 202517
April 202510
March 202515
February 202512

A total of 167 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202616
December 202510
November 202513
October 202513
September 202513
August 202522
July 202518
June 20258
May 202512
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202626
December 202521
November 202525
October 202518
September 202518
August 202513
July 202513
June 202515
May 202516
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 569 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202654
December 202549
November 202541
October 202557
September 202560
August 202547
July 202537
June 202542
May 202538
April 202528
March 202557
February 202523

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 20251
September 20256
August 20257
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202611
December 20259
November 202512
October 20256
September 20256
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202618
December 202510
November 20258
October 20256
September 20256
August 20259
July 20259
June 20258
May 20251
April 202515
March 202510
February 202514

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20253
September 20254
August 20255
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20259

A total of 1007 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202666
December 202546
November 202573
October 202550
September 202539
August 2025114
July 2025156
June 2025177
May 2025130
April 202541
March 202534
February 202535

A total of 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202626
December 202517
November 202515
October 202519
September 202516
August 202519
July 202513
June 202515
May 202511
April 202519
March 202528
February 202518

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20257
November 20255
October 20259
September 202510
August 20258
July 202512
June 20254
May 20256
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hounslow Central in February 2026

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total39
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting10
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Douglas Road (Map)
Total17
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Fair Street (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person6
Public order2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crown Yard (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Pownall Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1

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