Crime Rate in Lady Margaret: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lady Margaret

The total recorded crimes in Lady Margaret, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lady Margaret crime rate of 1.82 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 Lady Margaret, encompassing approximately 69,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Lady Margaret Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fresh Mill Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Purcell Road with total crimes: 7
  • Adrienne Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Lady Margaret?

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

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, Lady Margaret demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ealing average, with 693 crimes compared to 996.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lady Margaret recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

    • In 2023, Lady Margaret had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 1,141 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lady Margaret recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lady Margaret Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lady Margaret has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total Lady Margaret crimes were 693. The crime rate of Lady Margaret in 2024 was 10.01 (year) or 0.83 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lady Margaret were around 1,141 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.48 (year) or 1.37 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lady Margaret)CrimesRank (Lady Margaret)CrimesRank (Lady Margaret)
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
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

Lady Margaret Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202535
March 202540
February 202541
January 202526
December 202430
November 202439
October 202442
September 202423
August 202424

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202533
March 202525
February 202528
January 202522
December 202421
November 202425
October 202430
September 202432
August 202423

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 202413
November 202419
October 202416
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Lady Margaret in May 2025

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

1. Fresh Mill Lane (Map)
Total14
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Purcell Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Adrienne Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Neal Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kenilworth Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coraline Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Dorell Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Tring Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Braund Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elm Tree Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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