Total Crime Rate
44.4 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edgar Road area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley , and the 241st 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 Edgar Road (UB7 8HW) in the last 12 months was 44.4 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% lower than the Colham & Cowley average (116.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (β 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Edgar Road (UB7 8HW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sycamore Close, where police recorded 39 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fairfield Road (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Whitethorn Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Whitethorn Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Otterfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windermere Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sycamore Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Edgar Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Edgar Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poplar Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aspen Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Providence Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Aspen Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knowles Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knowles Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knowles Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knowles Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Roberts Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windermere Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Providence Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Providence Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitethorn Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Maple Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Yew Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poplar Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Albert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Providence Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Providence Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Fairfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fairfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fairfield Road | Under investigation |
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