Crime Rate in North Hanwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Hanwell

The total recorded crimes in North Hanwell, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Hanwell crime rate of 1.14 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 Hanwell, encompassing approximately 66,758 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
North Hanwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Riverside Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is North Hanwell?

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

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, North Hanwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ealing average, with 589 crimes compared to 996.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Hanwell recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

    • In 2023, North Hanwell had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 1,261 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Hanwell recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Hanwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Hanwell has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total North Hanwell crimes were 589. The crime rate of North Hanwell in 2024 was 8.82 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Hanwell were around 1,261 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.89 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Hanwell)CrimesRank (North Hanwell)CrimesRank (North Hanwell)
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
East Acton121 17779 161,289 16
Dormers Wells122 16696 171,250 18
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 Hanwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202525
March 202525
February 202516
January 202515
December 202415
November 202421
October 202439
September 202417
August 202422

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 202412
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202527
March 202522
February 202519
January 202520
December 202447
November 202420
October 202429
September 202418
August 202423

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations North Hanwell in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bridge Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Riverside Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cowper Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Twelve Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Mayfield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Greenford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Kennedy Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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