Crime Rate in East Acton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Acton

The total recorded crimes in East Acton, Ealing, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Acton crime rate of 2.68 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 East Acton, encompassing approximately 55,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (9.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
East Acton Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Acton Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Friary Park Court with total crimes: 9
  • Cezanne Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is East Acton?

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

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, East Acton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ealing average, with 779 crimes compared to 996.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Acton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

    • In 2023, East Acton had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 1,289 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Acton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Acton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Acton has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 2.68 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total East Acton crimes were 779. The crime rate of East Acton in 2024 was 13.93 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Acton were around 1,289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.05 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Acton)CrimesRank (East Acton)CrimesRank (East Acton)
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
Central Greenford154 12897 121,669 13
Hanger Hill125 17849 131,616 14
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

East Acton 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 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202418
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 20255
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 202416
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202543
May 202538
April 202530
March 202536
February 202538
January 202530
December 202428
November 202438
October 202426
September 202429
August 202426

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202540
May 202532
April 202532
March 202535
February 202525
January 202531
December 202426
November 202425
October 202434
September 202419
August 202438

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 202511
December 202413
November 202417
October 202410
September 202417
August 20242

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations East Acton in July 2025

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

1. East Acton Lane (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Friary Park Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Cezanne Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Sunningdale Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Old Oak Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. The Vale Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Braid Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Goldsmiths Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. East Acton Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Larch Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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