Crime in Dormers Wells: statistics, rates and trends
1,413 crimes were recorded in Dormers Wells in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dormers Wells at a glance
- Crime trends in Dormers Wells
- Types of crime in Dormers Wells
- Dormers Wells compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dormers Wells
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dormers Wells
- Population and deprivation in Dormers Wells
- Questions about crime in Dormers Wells
- About this data
1,413 crimes were recorded in Dormers Wells in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 514 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dormers Wells has the 1,499th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dormers Wells | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,413 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.9 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,715 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dormers Wells was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,468 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,142). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 1,413 | 89.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,410 | 89.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,271 | 80.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,236 | 78.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,369 | 87.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,468 | 93.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,316 | 83.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,142 | 72.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,196 | 76.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 136 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dormers Wells 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+43%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-19%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 32.7 | 0.96 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 320 | 20.4 | 1.33 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 139 | 8.8 | 1.80 | -1% |
| Other theft | 81 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -17% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +10% |
| Drugs | 67 | 4.3 | 1.30 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -19% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 2.7 | 1.62 | +5% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.7 | 1.22 | -7% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.66 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dormers Wells
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dormers Wells recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dormers Wells
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dormers Wells recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dormers Wells
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dormers Wells recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dormers Wells
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dormers Wells recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dormers Wells
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dormers Wells recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dormers Wells
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dormers Wells recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dormers Wells
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dormers Wells recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dormers Wells
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dormers Wells recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dormers Wells
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dormers Wells recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dormers Wells
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dormers Wells recorded 26 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 down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dormers Wells
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dormers Wells recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dormers Wells
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dormers Wells recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dormers Wells
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dormers Wells recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dormers Wells
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dormers Wells recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dormers Wells, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dormers Wells.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dormers Wells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Margaret | 1,442 | 84.2 | -6% |
| Southall Broadway | 3,625 | 244.3 | +172% |
| Southall West | 410 | 82.0 | -9% |
| Norwood Green | 1,934 | 132.9 | +48% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,919 | 102.9 | +14% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | -17% |
| Southall Green | 3,139 | 164.9 | +83% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,411 | 144.2 | +60% |
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 Dormers Wells over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 64 |
| On or near North Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Keats Way | 51 |
| On or near Redcroft Road | 50 |
| On or near Hawthorne Mews | 37 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 37 |
| On or near Baird Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Shrubbery Road | 35 |
| On or near Carlyle Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Alexandra Avenue | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dormers Wells 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 | 380 | 26.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 380 | 26.9% |
| Not recorded | 320 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Dormers Wells has an estimated population of 15,715. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dormers Wells sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dormers Wells |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Dormers Wells a safe place to live?
Dormers Wells recorded 89.9 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 Dormers Wells?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (320).
Is crime in Dormers Wells going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dormers Wells was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,413 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,410 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dormers Wells?
Dormers Wells 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 Dormers Wells. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.