Crime Rate in Hounslow Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hounslow Central

The total recorded crimes in Hounslow Central, Hounslow, UK in May 2025 are around 312 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hounslow Central crime rate of 5.34 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (130) incidents (217.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (55.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
Hounslow Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 86
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 47
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 33

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 May 2025 the Hounslow Central has recorded 312 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Hounslow, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hounslow Central)CrimesRank (Hounslow Central)CrimesRank (Hounslow Central)
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
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

Hounslow Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 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 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202528
March 202557
February 202523
January 202544
December 202440
November 202441
October 202451
September 202446
August 202450

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202543
March 202541
February 202547
January 202534
December 202450
November 202443
October 202461
September 202441
August 202439
July 20241

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202515
February 202512
January 202515
December 202423
November 202422
October 202422
September 202419
August 20248
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20241
November 202414
October 20242
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258
January 202518
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 202417
August 20249
May 20242

A total of 459 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025130
April 202541
March 202534
February 202535
January 202536
December 202449
November 202444
October 202444
September 202429
August 202417

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202515
March 202510
February 202514
January 202512
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 270 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202528
February 202518
January 202527
December 202433
November 202454
October 202438
September 202421
August 202418
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hounslow Central in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total86
Shoplifting83
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total47
Shoplifting31
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
4. Fair Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Douglas Road (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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