Crime Rate in Central Greenford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Greenford

The total recorded crimes in Central Greenford, Ealing, UK in July 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Greenford crime rate of 3.25 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 Central Greenford, encompassing approximately 47,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (14.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
Central Greenford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Oldfield Lane North with total crimes: 7

How safe is Central Greenford?

To understand the safety of Central Greenford, we need to analyze Central Greenford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, Central Greenford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ealing average, with 897 crimes compared to 996.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Central Greenford witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

    • In 2023, Central Greenford had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 1,669 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Central Greenford recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ealing, Central Greenford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Central Greenford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central Greenford has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total Central Greenford crimes were 897. The crime rate of Central Greenford in 2024 was 18.90 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Greenford were around 1,669 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.17 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Greenford)CrimesRank (Central Greenford)CrimesRank (Central Greenford)
South Acton244 61,623 33,030 1
Ealing Broadway296 41,955 12,242 6
Walpole336 11,357 61,686 12
Southall Broadway282 51,758 22,942 2
Southall Green326 21,352 72,634 3
North Acton306 31,572 42,563 4
Hanwell Broadway231 71,556 52,318 5
Perivale212 81,057 92,200 7
Greenford Broadway165 91,133 81,806 8
Norwood Green137 15944 111,779 9
Ealing Common153 13977 101,775 10
Northolt West End162 10819 141,746 11
Northolt Mandeville160 11811 151,588 15
Hanger Hill125 17849 131,616 14
East Acton150 14779 161,289 16
Lady Margaret126 16693 181,141 21
North Hanwell111 20589 221,261 17
Dormers Wells123 18696 171,250 18
Southfield108 21632 191,241 19
Pitshanger117 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford82 23630 201,234 20
Northfield95 22456 23859 23
Southall West42 24146 24285 24

Central Greenford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202541
May 202531
April 202523
March 202542
February 202533
January 202542
December 202432
November 202440
October 202415
September 202441
August 202440

A total of 402 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202540
May 202542
April 202541
March 202537
February 202524
January 202524
December 202427
November 202438
October 202430
September 202429
August 202442

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 202514
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 202412
November 20249
October 202412
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 202516
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 202411
September 202415
August 20244

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Central Greenford in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Oldfield Lane North (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Greenford (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Clifton Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Allington Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Worcester Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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