Crime Rate in Southfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southfield

The total recorded crimes in Southfield, Ealing, UK in May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southfield crime rate of 1.24 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Southfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Cowley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Shirley Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Southfield has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southfield)CrimesRank (Southfield)CrimesRank (Southfield)
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
Pitshanger101 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford64 23630 201,234 20
Northfield71 22456 23859 23
Southall West27 24146 24285 24

Southfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Southfield in May 2025

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

1. Worcester Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1
2. Cowley Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Shirley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Curricle Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ivy Crescent (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
6. Garden Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dordrecht Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
9. Clovelly Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Robbery1
10. Chiswick High Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1

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