Crime Rates at Heather Lane, West Drayton, UB7 8AP

Heather Lane area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley , and the 251st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Heather Lane (UB7 8AP) in the last 12 months was 46.5 per 1,000 residents and was 60.2% lower than the Colham & Cowley average (116.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heather Lane (UB7 8AP), the main crime hotspot is near Leacroft Close. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.