Crime Rate in Ealing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ealing

The total recorded crimes in Ealing, UK in February 2026 are around 3,435 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ealing crime rate of 9.36 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (939) incidents (13.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (873) incidents (13.08% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (361) incidents (11.42% increase)
Ealing Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 36
  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Cowley Road with total crimes: 23

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Ealing has recorded 3,435 crimes with crime rate of 9.36 ranking 52th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,266 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,269 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,100 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,287 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,415 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Greenwich2,642 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield2,978 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,312 124,651 240,527 1

Ealing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 939 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 873 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (831 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (772 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 904 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 801 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (930 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (924 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1133 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (980 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (910 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (905 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1059 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (946 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 943.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1140 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026873
January 2026772
December 2025801
November 2025930
October 20251133
September 2025910
August 20251059
July 20251140
June 20251022
May 2025971
April 2025981
March 2025930
February 2025742

A total of 230 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202615
December 202519
November 202519
October 202522
September 202530
August 202510
July 202530
June 202525
May 202514
April 202513
March 202511
February 202512

A total of 2386 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 183.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026182
January 2026151
December 2025189
November 2025167
October 2025202
September 2025146
August 2025226
July 2025203
June 2025225
May 2025205
April 2025177
March 2025188
February 2025125

A total of 962 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202683
January 202667
December 202563
November 202567
October 202563
September 202559
August 202572
July 2025100
June 202580
May 202589
April 202564
March 202578
February 202577

A total of 4527 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 348.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026361
January 2026324
December 2025343
November 2025367
October 2025362
September 2025351
August 2025340
July 2025338
June 2025390
May 2025363
April 2025314
March 2025313
February 2025361

A total of 12151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 934.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1095 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026939
January 2026831
December 2025904
November 2025924
October 2025980
September 2025905
August 2025946
July 20251095
June 20251017
May 2025944
April 2025911
March 2025962
February 2025793

A total of 434 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202625
December 202527
November 202527
October 202536
September 202529
August 202539
July 202537
June 202534
May 202531
April 202543
March 202536
February 202530

A total of 2287 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 175.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026113
January 2026149
December 2025151
November 2025244
October 2025213
September 2025149
August 2025171
July 2025280
June 2025260
May 2025177
April 2025177
March 2025114
February 202589

A total of 395 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202619
December 202528
November 202528
October 202533
September 202539
August 202529
July 202547
June 202535
May 202532
April 202544
March 202521
February 202520

A total of 3016 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 232.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 365 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026166
January 2026195
December 2025164
November 2025200
October 2025207
September 2025173
August 2025253
July 2025273
June 2025238
May 2025188
April 2025272
March 2025365
February 2025322

A total of 2985 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 229.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026209
January 2026215
December 2025251
November 2025233
October 2025234
September 2025248
August 2025236
July 2025257
June 2025221
May 2025225
April 2025232
March 2025189
February 2025235

A total of 2193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 168.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026178
January 2026166
December 2025180
November 2025189
October 2025207
September 2025187
August 2025176
July 2025203
June 2025195
May 20254
April 2025182
March 2025165
February 2025161

A total of 1952 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 150.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026149
January 2026190
December 2025196
November 2025209
October 2025174
September 2025133
August 2025135
July 2025123
June 202589
May 2025130
April 2025114
March 2025144
February 2025166

A total of 1376 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026112
January 2026108
December 202595
November 2025112
October 2025117
September 202579
August 202549
July 2025117
June 2025112
May 202598
April 2025147
March 2025142
February 202588

High Crime Locations Ealing in February 2026

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

1. King Street (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery4
Public order4
Drugs4
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
3. Cowley Road (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting22
Theft from the person1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Other crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour10
Theft from the person3
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1

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