Crime Rate in Southall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southall West

The total recorded crimes in Southall West, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southall West crime rate of 1.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Southall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cherry Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Woodlands Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Southall West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southall West)CrimesRank (Southall West)CrimesRank (Southall West)
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Southall West in May 2025

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

1. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Cherry Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Ranelagh Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Alma Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beresford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bankside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Tudor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stanley Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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