Hillingdon leads London in 'Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society' offences

Hillingdon recorded 194 offences in the Metropolitan Police’s “Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society” category in September 2026, making it the highest-ranking borough in London for this type of crime. Newham followed with 62 offences, placing it second. The figures were published on the Met’s crime dashboard.

The “Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society” classification encompasses a wide range of offences. These include handling stolen goods, wildlife crime, forgery, fraud, dangerous driving, perjury, and perverting the course of justice. More serious offences such as concealing the death of an infant or aiding suicide can also fall under this umbrella.

Hillingdon’s total of 194 offences was more than three times that of Newham. It also significantly exceeded figures from other boroughs, with Westminster recording 49 offences and Greenwich 46. Richmond upon Thames had the lowest count among those listed, with 11 offences.

The data showed a rate of 0.6 offences per 1,000 residents for Hillingdon. This rate was three times higher than the 0.2 rate observed in Newham, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, and Westminster. Across London, the total number of offences in this category for September 2026 was 1,207.

Broader Crime Incidents

Recent incidents highlight various criminal activities across London. On May 26, a 27-year-old man was charged with stabbing an A&E doctor at Hillingdon Hospital using a stolen knife. The doctor, in his 50s, received treatment at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre.

In a separate case, a gang was convicted for a cryptocurrency scam valued at £4 million. The group defrauded eight victims by cold-calling them, impersonating police officers, and convincing them to transfer funds to supposedly secure accounts or hand over account details.

Tragically, a couple from Hayes died following a fatal collision on the M4 in Hillingdon on June 1. The crash involved a black BMW 320i and a white VW Golf. Mohammed Hagila, 63, died at the scene, while Diljan Hagila, 62, initially taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, died on June 6.

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admitted to dangerous driving on May 28. He pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court to driving a Lamborghini Urus dangerously across several roads before crashing. He also admitted to possessing nitrous oxide canisters and failing to provide a specimen.

The Metropolitan Police figures represent recorded offences and do not offer explanations for the variations in numbers between boroughs. The overall increase in this crime category across London was 8.7 per cent for the 12 months ending September 2026, compared to the preceding year.