Crime Rate in Central Greenford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Greenford

The total recorded crimes in Central Greenford, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Greenford crime rate of 2.63 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (2.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Central Greenford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Olympic Way with total crimes: 9
  • Worcester Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Oldfields Circus with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Central Greenford has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Greenford)CrimesRank (Central Greenford)CrimesRank (Central Greenford)
South Acton220 61,623 33,030 1
Ealing Broadway237 31,955 12,242 6
Southall Broadway252 11,758 22,942 2
Hanwell Broadway239 21,556 52,318 5
Southall Green231 41,352 72,634 3
North Acton230 51,572 42,563 4
Walpole214 71,357 61,686 12
Perivale142 91,057 92,200 7
Greenford Broadway145 81,133 81,806 8
Norwood Green129 12944 111,779 9
Ealing Common135 10977 101,775 10
Northolt West End135 11819 141,746 11
Hanger Hill84 20849 131,616 14
Lady Margaret126 13693 181,141 21
Northolt Mandeville125 15811 151,588 15
East Acton121 17779 161,289 16
Dormers Wells122 16696 171,250 18
North Hanwell76 21589 221,261 17
Southfield120 18632 191,241 19
Pitshanger101 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford64 23630 201,234 20
Northfield71 22456 23859 23
Southall West27 24146 24285 24

Central Greenford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202523
March 202542
February 202533
January 202542
December 202432
November 202440
October 202415
September 202441
August 202440
July 20242

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
May 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Central Greenford in May 2025

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

1. Olympic Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Drugs1
2. Worcester Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Oldfields Circus (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Karoline Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Auriol Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. West Green Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. A4127 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
10. Betham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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