Crime Rate in Walpole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walpole

The total recorded crimes in Walpole, Ealing, UK in March 2025 are around 247 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walpole crime rate of 2.55 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 Walpole, encompassing approximately 96,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-7.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
Walpole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 46
  • Underhill Gardens with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12

How safe is Walpole?

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

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, Walpole reported a higher crime volume than the Ealing average, with 1,357 crimes compared to 996. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walpole witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Walpole had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 1,686 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Walpole witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ealing, Walpole has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Walpole Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Walpole has recorded 247 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total Walpole crimes were 1,357. The crime rate of Walpole in 2024 was 14.00 (year) or 1.17 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walpole were around 1,686 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.40 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking 12 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
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
Southfield82 21632 191,241 19
Pitshanger99 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford90 20630 201,234 20
Northfield56 23456 23859 23
Southall West27 24146 24285 24

Walpole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (72 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (61 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (66 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 218 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202530
January 202528
December 202425
November 202426
October 202427
September 202415
August 20244
April 202429

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 614 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202577
February 202583
January 202572
December 202457
November 202461
October 202459
September 202490
August 202466
April 202449

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202541
January 202536
December 202451
November 202433
October 202427
September 202437
August 202432
July 20241
June 20242
April 202439

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20253
January 202515
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202524
January 202532
December 202455
November 202419
October 202414
September 20247
April 202412

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202513
January 20257
December 202416
November 202412
October 202415
September 20249
August 20243
April 202413

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 202412
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 202417
September 202411
August 20246
April 202420

A total of 6 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
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
October 20243

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Walpole in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting43
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Underhill Gardens (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Broughton Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
5. Broomfield Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Regina Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
8. Holbeck Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Kilda Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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