Crime Rate in South Acton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Acton

The total recorded crimes in South Acton, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Acton crime rate of 1.72 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 South Acton, encompassing approximately 128,241 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (4.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
South Acton Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Shrublands Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

How safe is South Acton?

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

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, South Acton reported a higher crime volume than the Ealing average, with 1,623 crimes compared to 996. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Acton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

    • In 2023, South Acton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ealing average, with 3,030 crimes compared to 1,720. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Acton witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Acton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Acton has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total South Acton crimes were 1,623. The crime rate of South Acton in 2024 was 12.66 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Acton were around 3,030 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.63 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Acton)CrimesRank (South Acton)CrimesRank (South Acton)
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
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

South Acton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (68 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202510
February 202511
January 202518
December 202428
November 202426
October 202419
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 654 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202567
March 202568
February 202566
January 202535
December 202448
November 202464
October 202487
September 202482
August 202467

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 202413
November 202413
October 202414
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202542
March 202557
February 202548
January 202554
December 202452
November 202458
October 202450
September 202438
August 202435
May 20242

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202520
February 202528
January 202533
December 202437
November 202453
October 202446
September 202432
August 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 20247
August 202411
May 20242

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20254
February 202511
January 202521
December 202412
November 202410
October 202413
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202515
February 202512
January 202517
December 20247
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

High Crime Locations South Acton in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Shrublands Lane (Map)
Total12
Public order4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Berrymead Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crown Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burlington Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bollo Bridge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
8. Roman Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Rosenburg Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
10. Gunnersbury Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1

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