Crime Rate in Ealing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ealing

The total recorded crimes in Ealing, UK in July 2025 are around 4,243 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ealing crime rate of 11.56 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 Ealing, encompassing approximately 367,116 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1140) incidents (11.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1095) incidents (7.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (338) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Ealing Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 50
  • Spring Bridge Road with total crimes: 35
  • Hospital with total crimes: 34

Ealing Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Ealing?

To understand the safety of Ealing, we need to analyze Ealing crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Ealing has recorded 23,905 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 65.12 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 274 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 41,271 crimes with a crime rate of 112.42, ranking it 87 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Ealing reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 23,905 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Ealing recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ealing experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 41,271 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Ealing recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Ealing is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Ealing has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ealing Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Walpole (336 crimes), and the safest, Southall West (42 crimes), is 294 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Ealing.

Similarly, the area of North Acton (281 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pitshanger (30 crimes), with a difference of 251 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ealing.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Walpole336
Southall Green326
North Acton306
Ealing Broadway296
Southall Broadway282

Safest Wards:

North Hanwell111
Southfield108
Northfield95
North Greenford82
Southall West42

Most Dangerous Areas:

North Acton281
West Ealing266
Ealing Broadway East230
Southall Park187
Southall West181

Safest Areas:

Horsenden40
Acton Noel Road & Lynton Road40
Bedford Park36
Elthorne Park36
Pitshanger30

Ealing Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ealing has recorded 4,243 crimes with crime rate of 11.56 ranking 62th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Ealing crimes were 23,905. The crime rate of Ealing in 2024 was 65.12 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 274 danzarous in the UK. Ealing ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ealing were around 41,271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.42 (year) or 9.37 (month) ranking 87 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Ealing ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Ealing

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow2,013 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,570 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,402 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,813 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,698 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,802 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,488 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,406 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,415 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,761 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham2,277 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,759 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow3,178 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,463 727,293 343,781 7
Greenwich3,273 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,547 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,914 222,638 136,086 2
Brent4,387 124,651 240,527 1

Ealing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1140 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1095 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1022 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1017 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (971 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (944 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (981 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (911 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (962 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (930 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 793 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 742 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (848 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (775 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 906 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 768 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (963 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (892 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (958 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (841 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (966 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (807 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1021 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (736 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2696 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 224.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025257
June 2025221
May 2025225
April 2025232
March 2025189
February 2025235
January 2025211
December 2024242
November 2024296
October 2024267
September 2024244
August 202477

A total of 10823 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 901.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1095 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251095
June 20251017
May 2025944
April 2025911
March 2025962
February 2025793
January 2025848
December 2024906
November 2024963
October 2024841
September 2024807
August 2024736

A total of 424 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202535
May 202532
April 202544
March 202521
February 202520
January 202525
December 202425
November 202450
October 202443
September 202457
August 202425

A total of 415 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202534
May 202531
April 202543
March 202536
February 202530
January 202532
December 202434
November 202435
October 202447
September 202437
August 202419

A total of 4088 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 340.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 415 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025338
June 2025390
May 2025363
April 2025314
March 2025313
February 2025361
January 2025415
December 2024359
November 2024377
October 2024391
September 2024370
August 202497

A total of 1695 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 202589
May 2025130
April 2025114
March 2025144
February 2025166
January 2025182
December 2024167
November 2024167
October 2024189
September 2024134
August 202490

A total of 1372 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025117
June 2025112
May 202598
April 2025147
March 2025142
February 202588
January 2025109
December 202497
November 2024151
October 2024130
September 2024100
August 202481

A total of 1749 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025280
June 2025260
May 2025177
April 2025177
March 2025114
February 202589
January 2025104
December 2024101
November 2024110
October 2024138
September 2024128
August 202471

A total of 11166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 930.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251140
June 20251022
May 2025971
April 2025981
March 2025930
February 2025742
January 2025775
December 2024768
November 2024892
October 2024958
September 2024966
August 20241021

A total of 939 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202580
May 202589
April 202564
March 202578
February 202577
January 202566
December 202465
November 202464
October 202483
September 2024102
August 202471

A total of 1828 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 152.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025203
June 2025195
May 20254
April 2025182
March 2025165
February 2025161
January 2025176
December 2024132
November 2024163
October 2024150
September 2024182
August 2024115

A total of 2218 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 184.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025203
June 2025225
May 2025205
April 2025177
March 2025188
February 2025125
January 2025176
December 2024173
November 2024197
October 2024211
September 2024162
August 2024176

A total of 3165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 263.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 365 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025273
June 2025238
May 2025188
April 2025272
March 2025365
February 2025322
January 2025275
December 2024294
November 2024307
October 2024303
September 2024263
August 202465

A total of 171 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202525
May 202514
April 202513
March 202511
February 202512
January 20259
December 202410
November 202413
October 20248
September 202412
August 202414

High Crime Locations Ealing in July 2025

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

1. King Street (Map)
Total50
Shoplifting40
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime2
Robbery2
Public order2
Other crime1
2. Spring Bridge Road (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total34
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting10
Robbery4
Public order4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Lily Gardens (Map)
Total34
Drugs32
Bicycle theft2
5. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1

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