Crime Rate in Southfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southfield

The total recorded crimes in Southfield, Ealing, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southfield crime rate of 1.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Southfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowley Road with total crimes: 7
  • South Parade with total crimes: 4
  • Second Avenue 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 areas in the Ealing.

    • 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 areas in the Ealing.

  • 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 July 2025 the Southfield has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southfield)CrimesRank (Southfield)CrimesRank (Southfield)
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
Pitshanger117 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford82 23630 201,234 20
Northfield95 22456 23859 23
Southall West42 24146 24285 24

Southfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (30 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 (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202514
April 202511
March 20255
February 202516
January 202515
December 202416
November 202415
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202522
May 202530
April 202518
March 202518
February 202521
January 202517
December 202419
November 202424
October 202421
September 202418
August 20246

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202524
May 202529
April 202530
March 202524
February 202528
January 202524
December 202416
November 202421
October 202422
September 202419
August 202429

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
April 20257
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20259
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
May 202514
April 202511
March 20259
February 202512
January 202517
December 20244
November 202411
October 202422
September 202420
August 202429

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Southfield in July 2025

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

1. Cowley Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Parade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Second Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Southfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fletcher Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. South Parade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Multi Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Canham Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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