Crime Rate in North Acton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Acton

The total recorded crimes in North Acton, Ealing, UK in March 2025 are around 232 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Acton crime rate of 3.13 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 North Acton, encompassing approximately 74,071 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (33.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
North Acton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • North Acton with total crimes: 14

How safe is North Acton?

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

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, North Acton reported a higher crime volume than the Ealing average, with 1,572 crimes compared to 996. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Acton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Acton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ealing average, with 2,563 crimes compared to 1,720. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Acton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ealing, North Acton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

North Acton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Acton has recorded 232 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total North Acton crimes were 1,572. The crime rate of North Acton in 2024 was 21.22 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Acton were around 2,563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.60 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking 4 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
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
East Acton120 14779 161,289 16
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

North 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 (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (60 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (81 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 504 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202540
January 202547
December 202455
November 202461
October 202458
September 202456
August 202481
April 202446

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 202413
August 20249
April 20247

A total of 541 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202556
January 202555
December 202475
November 202469
October 202448
September 202444
August 202451
July 20242
May 20241
April 202465

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249
April 20247

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202515
December 202413
November 20245
October 20248
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 279 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202530
January 202533
December 202432
November 202440
October 202436
September 202434
August 20247
April 202438

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 202411
November 202413
October 202416
September 202416
August 202410
July 20241
April 202413

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202519
December 202417
November 202429
October 202416
September 202419
August 20247
May 20241
April 202421

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202516
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 202411
September 20246
April 202410

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
July 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations North Acton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime5
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. North Acton (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. Shaftesbury Gardens (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary2
Other theft2
5. Abbey Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Vardon Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
7. Kendal Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Anderson Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cullen Way (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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