Crime in Ealing Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
2,612 crimes were recorded in Ealing Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ealing Broadway at a glance
- Crime trends in Ealing Broadway
- Types of crime in Ealing Broadway
- Ealing Broadway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ealing Broadway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ealing Broadway
- Population and deprivation in Ealing Broadway
- Questions about crime in Ealing Broadway
- About this data
2,612 crimes were recorded in Ealing Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 590 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ealing Broadway has the 277th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ealing Broadway | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,612 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.7 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,863 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ealing Broadway was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,409 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,237). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 2,612 | 175.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,409 | 229.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,692 | 181.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,541 | 171.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,720 | 183.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,237 | 150.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,305 | 155.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,640 | 177.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,489 | 167.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 218 |
| June 2026 | 222 |
| May 2026 | 233 |
| April 2026 | 205 |
| March 2026 | 251 |
| February 2026 | 177 |
| January 2026 | 186 |
| December 2025 | 182 |
| November 2025 | 219 |
| October 2025 | 247 |
| September 2025 | 230 |
| August 2025 | 242 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ealing Broadway 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+22%) and other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and drugs (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 590 | 39.7 | 2.59 | -3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 501 | 33.7 | 0.98 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 455 | 30.6 | 3.69 | -62% |
| Other theft | 244 | 16.4 | 2.57 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 155 | 10.4 | 6.17 | -7% |
| Public order | 153 | 10.3 | 1.55 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 9.4 | 1.91 | +22% |
| Burglary | 112 | 7.5 | 2.13 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -25% |
| Robbery | 66 | 4.4 | 3.29 | +8% |
| Drugs | 51 | 3.4 | 1.05 | -51% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 2.8 | 3.35 | -51% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +40% |
Anti-social behaviour in Ealing Broadway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ealing Broadway recorded 590 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Ealing Broadway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ealing Broadway recorded 501 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ealing Broadway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ealing Broadway recorded 455 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ealing Broadway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ealing Broadway recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ealing Broadway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ealing Broadway recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ealing Broadway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ealing Broadway recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ealing Broadway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ealing Broadway recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ealing Broadway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ealing Broadway recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ealing Broadway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ealing Broadway recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ealing Broadway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ealing Broadway recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ealing Broadway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ealing Broadway recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ealing Broadway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ealing Broadway recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ealing Broadway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ealing Broadway recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ealing Broadway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ealing Broadway recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ealing Broadway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ealing Broadway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ealing Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitshanger | 1,098 | 71.4 | -59% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | -29% |
| Ealing Common | 1,559 | 89.2 | -49% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -47% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,411 | 144.2 | -18% |
| Northfield | 798 | 58.8 | -67% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | -57% |
| Perivale | 1,758 | 103.4 | -41% |
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 Ealing Broadway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 474 |
| On or near Parking Area | 404 |
| On or near Spring Bridge Road | 241 |
| On or near Ealing Broadway | 215 |
| On or near Haven Green | 128 |
| On or near High Street | 105 |
| On or near Oak Road | 92 |
| On or near The Broadway | 89 |
| On or near Longfield Avenue | 76 |
| On or near Woodville Road | 70 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ealing Broadway 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 | 1,094 | 41.9% |
| Not recorded | 590 | 22.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 466 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 214 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 83 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Ealing Broadway has an estimated population of 14,863. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ealing Broadway sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ealing Broadway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 48.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Ealing Broadway a safe place to live?
Ealing Broadway recorded 175.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Ealing Broadway?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 590 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (501).
Is crime in Ealing Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ealing Broadway was down 23% on the year before: 2,612 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ealing Broadway?
Ealing Broadway 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 Ealing Broadway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.