Crime Rate in Southall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southall West

The total recorded crimes in Southall West, Ealing, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southall West crime rate of 2.71 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 Southall West, encompassing approximately 15,525 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Southall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 9
  • Cherry Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Ranelagh Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Southall West?

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

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, Southall West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ealing average, with 146 crimes compared to 996.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southall West recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

    • In 2023, Southall West had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 285 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southall West recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Ealing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southall West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southall West has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 24th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total Southall West crimes were 146. The crime rate of Southall West in 2024 was 9.40 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southall West were around 285 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.36 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southall West)CrimesRank (Southall West)CrimesRank (Southall West)
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
North Acton306 31,572 42,563 4
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202518
April 202511
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 202411
October 202415
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Southall West in July 2025

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

1. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cherry Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
3. Ranelagh Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
4. Alma Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Stanley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Tudor Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ruskin Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Lowden Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Livingstone Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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