Crime Rate in East Acton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Acton

The total recorded crimes in East Acton, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Acton crime rate of 2.16 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
East Acton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friary Park Court with total crimes: 15
  • Beechwood Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Glendun 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 May 2025 the East Acton has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Acton)CrimesRank (East Acton)CrimesRank (East Acton)
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
Central Greenford125 14897 121,669 13
Hanger Hill84 20849 131,616 14
Lady Margaret126 13693 181,141 21
Northolt Mandeville125 15811 151,588 15
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

East Acton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 202416
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations East Acton in May 2025

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

1. Friary Park Court (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Beechwood Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Glendun Road (Map)
Total7
Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
5. Birkbeck Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
6. Centre Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
7. East Acton Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Trinity Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
9. Sunningdale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. A4000 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1

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