Crime in Dormers Wells: statistics, rates and trends
1,466 crimes were recorded in Dormers Wells in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dormers Wells
- Questions about crime in Dormers Wells
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (527), anti-social behaviour (337) and vehicle crime (147) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,404th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dormers Wells | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,466 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.3 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,715 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Dormers Wells of any year here (1,466 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,466 | 93.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,421 | 90.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,262 | 80.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,232 | 78.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,350 | 85.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,442 | 91.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,358 | 86.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,152 | 73.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,199 | 76.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 157 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dormers Wells recorded notably more vehicle crime (88% above the national rate), theft from the person (70% above the national rate) and drugs (46% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below) and other crime (40% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 52 to 75 and theft from the person rose from 38 to 45, while other theft fell from 99 to 77 and criminal damage and arson fell from 67 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 527 | 33.5 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 337 | 21.4 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 147 | 9.4 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 77 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Drugs | 75 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 2.9 | 1.7 | +18% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dormers Wells; the highest is Southall Broadway (245.4 per 1,000) and the lowest North Hanwell (74.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dormers Wells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Margaret | 1,453 | 84.9 | -9% |
| Southall Broadway | 3,642 | 245.4 | +163% |
| Southall West | 401 | 80.2 | -14% |
| Norwood Green | 1,945 | 133.7 | +43% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,903 | 102.0 | +9% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -20% |
| Southall Green | 3,062 | 160.9 | +72% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,334 | 139.6 | +50% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Dormers Wells over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 65 |
| On or near North Avenue | 60 |
| On or near Keats Way | 47 |
| On or near Redcroft Road | 47 |
| On or near Shrubbery Road | 44 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 40 |
| On or near Carlyle Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road High Street | 38 |
| On or near Baird Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Hawthorne Mews | 36 |
Of the 1,129 crimes in Dormers Wells with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 337 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 403 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 388 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Dormers Wells has an estimated population of 15,715 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%), more social housing (26%, against 17%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dormers Wells average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dormers Wells | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dormers Wells a safe place to live?
Dormers Wells recorded 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,404th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Dormers Wells?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 527 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (337).
Is crime in Dormers Wells going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dormers Wells was up 3% on the year before: 1,466 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,421 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dormers Wells?
About 15,715 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dormers Wells?
Dormers Wells 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.