Crime Rate in North Acton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Acton

The total recorded crimes in North Acton, Ealing, UK in July 2025 are around 306 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Acton crime rate of 4.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (13.24% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
North Acton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portal Way with total crimes: 16
  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

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 areas in the Ealing.

    • 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 areas in the Ealing.

  • 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 July 2025 the North Acton has recorded 306 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Acton)CrimesRank (North Acton)CrimesRank (North 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
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
East Acton150 14779 161,289 16
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

North 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 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 77 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (68 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 578 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202568
May 202548
April 202564
March 202560
February 202540
January 202547
December 202455
November 202461
October 202458

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20251
April 202514
March 20258
February 20257
January 202515
December 202413
November 20245
October 20248

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 202411

A total of 640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202564
May 202566
April 202550
March 202575
February 202556
January 202555
December 202475
November 202469
October 202448

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202514
May 202516
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 202411
November 202413
October 202416

A total of 347 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202535
May 202543
April 202531
March 202529
February 202530
January 202533
December 202432
November 202440
October 202436

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202513
April 202516
March 202517
February 202517
January 202519
December 202417
November 202429
October 202416

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 202516
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 202411

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243

High Crime Locations North Acton in July 2025

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

1. Portal Way (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime4
Other theft2
Public order2
2. Abbey Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Shaftesbury Gardens (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. North Acton (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stephenson Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westfields Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. North Acton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2

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