Crime Rate in North Acton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Acton

The total recorded crimes in North Acton, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 230 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Acton crime rate of 3.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (43) incidents (38.71% increase)
North Acton Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Acton with total crimes: 12
  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the North Acton has recorded 230 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Acton)CrimesRank (North Acton)CrimesRank (North 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
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
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

North Acton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 315 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202531
March 202529
February 202530
January 202533
December 202432
November 202440
October 202436
September 202434
August 20247

A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202550
March 202575
February 202556
January 202555
December 202475
November 202469
October 202448
September 202444
August 202451
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202517
February 202517
January 202519
December 202417
November 202429
October 202416
September 202419
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202564
March 202560
February 202540
January 202547
December 202455
November 202461
October 202458
September 202456
August 202481

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 202411
November 202413
October 202416
September 202416
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
July 20241

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202514
March 20258
February 20257
January 202515
December 202413
November 20245
October 20248
September 202416
August 202410

High Crime Locations North Acton in May 2025

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

1. North Acton (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Abbey Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Vardon Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Eastfields Road (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bashley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. York Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Shaftesbury Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Vehicle crime1

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