Crime in Central Greenford: statistics, rates and trends
1,618 crimes were recorded in Central Greenford in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Central Greenford at a glance
- Crime trends in Central Greenford
- Types of crime in Central Greenford
- Central Greenford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Central Greenford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Central Greenford
- Demographics of Central Greenford
- Questions about crime in Central Greenford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (457), anti-social behaviour (420) and vehicle crime (130) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,348th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Central Greenford | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,618 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.0 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,847 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Central Greenford peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,687 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,470). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,618 | 96.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,524 | 90.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,687 | 100.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,642 | 97.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,470 | 87.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,480 | 87.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,650 | 97.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,638 | 97.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,568 | 93.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 119 |
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 132 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 152 |
| October 2025 | 123 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
Compared with England and Wales, Central Greenford recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (62% above the national rate), vehicle crime (55% above the national rate) and burglary (40% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below) and other crime (41% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 48 to 77 and burglary rose from 69 to 84, while theft from the person fell from 37 to 28 and criminal damage and arson fell from 60 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 457 | 27.1 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 420 | 24.9 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 7.7 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Other theft | 110 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 84 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Public order | 79 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Drugs | 77 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.7 | 1.7 | -24% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Central Greenford; the highest is Greenford Broadway (102.0 per 1,000) and the lowest North Greenford (57.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central Greenford |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Greenford | 953 | 57.1 | -41% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,903 | 102.0 | +6% |
| Northolt Mandeville | 1,625 | 91.4 | -5% |
| Perivale | 1,717 | 101.0 | +5% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,453 | 84.9 | -12% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -22% |
| Pitshanger | 1,091 | 71.0 | -26% |
| Northolt West End | 1,712 | 97.3 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Central Greenford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (112).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 112 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Oldfields Circus | 54 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Auriol Drive | 39 |
| On or near West Green Place | 38 |
Of the 1,198 crimes in Central Greenford with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 420 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 524 | 43.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 358 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Central Greenford has an estimated population of 16,847 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), less social housing (9.5%, against 17.1%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Central Greenford average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Central Greenford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Central Greenford a safe place to live?
Central Greenford recorded 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,348th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Central Greenford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 457 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (420).
Is crime in Central Greenford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central Greenford was up 6% on the year before: 1,618 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,524 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Central Greenford?
About 16,847 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Central Greenford?
Central Greenford is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.