Crime Rate in East Acton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Acton

The total recorded crimes in East Acton, Ealing, UK in March 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Acton crime rate of 2.15 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
East Acton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkbeck Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • East Acton Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Sunningdale Avenue with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the East Acton has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ealing)CrimesRank (Ealing)CrimesRank (Ealing)
South Acton216 71,623 33,030 1
Ealing Broadway304 31,955 12,242 6
Southall Broadway314 11,758 22,942 2
Southall Green305 21,352 72,634 3
North Acton232 61,572 42,563 4
Hanwell Broadway252 41,556 52,318 5
Walpole247 51,357 61,686 12
Perivale154 81,057 92,200 7
Greenford Broadway137 101,133 81,806 8
Norwood Green127 11944 111,779 9
Northolt West End138 9819 141,746 11
Ealing Common123 12977 101,775 10
Central Greenford121 13897 121,669 13
Hanger Hill114 16849 131,616 14
Northolt Mandeville112 17811 151,588 15
Lady Margaret115 15693 181,141 21
North Hanwell72 22589 221,261 17
Dormers Wells101 18696 171,250 18
Southfield82 21632 191,241 19
Pitshanger99 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford90 20630 201,234 20
Northfield56 23456 23859 23
Southall West27 24146 24285 24

East Acton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202538
January 202530
December 202428
November 202438
October 202426
September 202429
August 202426
July 20241
June 20242
April 202424

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202418
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202525
January 202531
December 202426
November 202425
October 202434
September 202419
August 202438
April 202415

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 202416
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 202511
December 202413
November 202417
October 202410
September 202417
August 20242
April 202415

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246
April 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations East Acton in March 2025

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

1. Birkbeck Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Other theft1
2. East Acton Lane (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Sunningdale Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery2
4. Trinity Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Friary Park Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Agnes Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
7. Goldsmiths Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Old Oak Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
9. A4000 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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