Crime in Ealing Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
2,595 crimes were recorded in Ealing Broadway in the 12 months to August 2026, 174.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ealing Broadway
- Questions about crime in Ealing Broadway
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (592), violence and sexual offences (498) and shoplifting (445) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 285th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Ealing Broadway | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,595 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 174.6 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,863 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ealing Broadway peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,421 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,238). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,595 | 174.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,421 | 230.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,701 | 181.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,577 | 173.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,705 | 182.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,238 | 150.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,316 | 155.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,611 | 175.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,503 | 168.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 225 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ealing Broadway recorded notably more theft from the person (6.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.5 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (3.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (34% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 111 to 141 and other theft rose from 201 to 240, while shoplifting fell from 1,193 to 445 and drugs fell from 115 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 592 | 39.8 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 498 | 33.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 445 | 29.9 | 8.5 | -63% |
| Other theft | 240 | 16.1 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 161 | 10.8 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 160 | 10.8 | 1.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 141 | 9.5 | 5.0 | +27% |
| Burglary | 107 | 7.2 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Robbery | 66 | 4.4 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -61% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 2.8 | 0.8 | -43% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Ealing Broadway has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ealing Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitshanger | 1,091 | 71.0 | -59% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | -27% |
| Ealing Common | 1,542 | 88.2 | -49% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -47% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,334 | 139.6 | -20% |
| Northfield | 818 | 60.2 | -65% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -57% |
| Perivale | 1,717 | 101.0 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Ealing Broadway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (458).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 458 |
| On or near Parking Area | 402 |
| On or near Spring Bridge Road | 220 |
| On or near Ealing Broadway | 215 |
| On or near Haven Green | 132 |
| On or near High Street | 100 |
| On or near The Broadway | 93 |
| On or near Oak Road | 89 |
| On or near Longfield Avenue | 75 |
| On or near Woodville Road | 64 |
Of the 2,003 crimes in Ealing Broadway with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 592 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,087 | 54.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 453 | 22.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 186 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 124 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Ealing Broadway has an estimated population of 14,863 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (49%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%) and more households without a car (45%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ealing Broadway average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ealing Broadway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 64.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 48.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ealing Broadway a safe place to live?
Ealing Broadway recorded 174.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 285th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Ealing Broadway?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 592 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (498).
Is crime in Ealing Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ealing Broadway was down 24% on the year before: 2,595 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,421 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ealing Broadway?
About 14,863 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ealing Broadway?
Ealing Broadway 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.