Hillingdon Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 329,185, Hillingdon recorded 3,064 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 24% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a notable divergence from national trends. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (23.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (21.1%), and vehicle crime (13.5%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness—likely contributed to patterns observed in the data. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, may have been amplified by increased social activity and reduced visibility during evening hours. Similarly, vehicle crime could reflect heightened traffic in retail areas during the post-Black Friday period. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Hillingdon was 15% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community initiatives or policing strategies may have mitigated some risks. The area’s mix of urban and suburban environments, with significant retail and transport hubs, likely influences the distribution of crime types, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

November 2023 saw distinct shifts in crime trends, with theft from the person rising by 25% (48 to 60) and burglary increasing by 23.4% (111 to 137). These increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping, which could have created opportunities for opportunistic theft. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 32.3% (31 to 21), due to reduced cycling activity during colder weather or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained high, with Hillingdon’s rate 90% above the UK average, though this category’s share of total crimes (21.1%) edged out vehicle crime (13.5%) for the first time this year. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) was 15% below the UK average, a contrast to the 90% excess in anti-social behaviour. For residents, the 25% increase in theft from the person is a concrete data point warranting attention, particularly in high-traffic areas during peak shopping periods.

Hillingdon’s crime rate in November 2023 fell slightly from 9.6 per 1,000 in October, a 2.9% decrease, though it remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 102 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 107 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the density of incidents relative to the population, even as the overall rate shows a minor decline. When compared to the UK average, Hillingdon’s higher-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (90% above) and vehicle crime (160% above) suggest a unique local context—possibly tied to the area’s role as a commuter hub and its retail infrastructure. However, the drop from October may reflect seasonal lulls, such as reduced public events after Bonfire Night or the winding down of Black Friday activity. These fluctuations highlight the need for continuous monitoring, as the area’s crime profile remains distinct from national trends despite the recent downward adjustment.