Crime Rate in Southfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southfield

The total recorded crimes in Southfield, Ealing, UK in March 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southfield crime rate of 0.85 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 Southfield, encompassing approximately 96,883 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Southfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Speldhurst Road with total crimes: 4
  • Curricle Street with total crimes: 4
  • Canham Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Southfield?

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

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, Southfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ealing average, with 632 crimes compared to 996.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southfield recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southfield had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 1,241 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southfield recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southfield has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total Southfield crimes were 632. The crime rate of Southfield in 2024 was 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southfield were around 1,241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.81 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ealing)CrimesRank (Ealing)CrimesRank (Ealing)
South Acton216 71,623 33,030 1
Ealing Broadway304 31,955 12,242 6
Southall Broadway314 11,758 22,942 2
Southall Green305 21,352 72,634 3
North Acton232 61,572 42,563 4
Hanwell Broadway252 41,556 52,318 5
Walpole247 51,357 61,686 12
Perivale154 81,057 92,200 7
Greenford Broadway137 101,133 81,806 8
Norwood Green127 11944 111,779 9
Northolt West End138 9819 141,746 11
Ealing Common123 12977 101,775 10
Central Greenford121 13897 121,669 13
Hanger Hill114 16849 131,616 14
East Acton120 14779 161,289 16
Northolt Mandeville112 17811 151,588 15
Lady Margaret115 15693 181,141 21
North Hanwell72 22589 221,261 17
Dormers Wells101 18696 171,250 18
Pitshanger99 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford90 20630 201,234 20
Northfield56 23456 23859 23
Southall West27 24146 24285 24

Southfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202521
January 202517
December 202419
November 202424
October 202421
September 202418
August 20246
April 202433

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
April 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202528
January 202524
December 202416
November 202421
October 202422
September 202419
August 202429
April 202413

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202517
December 20244
November 202411
October 202422
September 202420
August 202429
April 202420

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202516
January 202515
December 202416
November 202415
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Southfield in March 2025

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

1. Speldhurst Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
2. Curricle Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Canham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Warple Way (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Southfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Carlton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. South Parade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. South Parade (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
9. Southfield Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Copenhagen Gardens (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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