Crime in Central Greenford: statistics, rates and trends
1,633 crimes were recorded in Central Greenford in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Central Greenford
- Questions about crime in Central Greenford
- About this data
1,633 crimes were recorded in Central Greenford in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 453 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Central Greenford has the 1,322nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Central Greenford | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,633 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.9 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,847 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Central Greenford was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,662 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,470). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,633 | 96.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,541 | 91.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,662 | 98.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,627 | 96.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,470 | 87.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,512 | 89.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,650 | 97.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,606 | 95.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,603 | 95.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 134 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Central Greenford over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+57%) and shoplifting (+22%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-26%) and public order (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 26.9 | 0.79 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 423 | 25.1 | 1.64 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 8.3 | 1.69 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 6.9 | 0.84 | +22% |
| Other theft | 116 | 6.9 | 1.08 | +9% |
| Burglary | 80 | 4.7 | 1.34 | +13% |
| Public order | 78 | 4.6 | 0.70 | -18% |
| Drugs | 77 | 4.6 | 1.40 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -11% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.7 | 1.23 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.7 | 0.98 | -26% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.2 | 0.59 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.72 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Central Greenford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Central Greenford recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Central Greenford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Central Greenford recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Central Greenford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Central Greenford recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Central Greenford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Central Greenford recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Central Greenford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Central Greenford recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Central Greenford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Central Greenford recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Central Greenford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Central Greenford recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Central Greenford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Central Greenford recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Central Greenford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Central Greenford recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Central Greenford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Central Greenford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Central Greenford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Central Greenford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Central Greenford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Central Greenford recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Central Greenford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Central Greenford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Central Greenford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Central Greenford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Central Greenford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Central Greenford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central Greenford |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Greenford | 944 | 56.6 | -42% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,919 | 102.9 | +6% |
| Northolt Mandeville | 1,584 | 89.1 | -8% |
| Perivale | 1,758 | 103.4 | +7% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,442 | 84.2 | -13% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | -23% |
| Pitshanger | 1,098 | 71.4 | -26% |
| Northolt West End | 1,673 | 95.1 | -2% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Central Greenford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 114 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 63 |
| On or near Oldfields Circus | 52 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 44 |
| On or near Auriol Drive | 38 |
| On or near Olympic Way | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Central Greenford over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 32.3% |
| Not recorded | 423 | 25.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 361 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Central Greenford has an estimated population of 16,847. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Central Greenford sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Central Greenford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% |
| Private rented homes | 34.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Central Greenford a safe place to live?
Central Greenford recorded 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Central Greenford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (423).
Is crime in Central Greenford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central Greenford was up 6% on the year before: 1,633 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,541 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Central Greenford?
Central Greenford is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Central Greenford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.