Crime in Ealing Common: statistics, rates and trends
1,559 crimes were recorded in Ealing Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ealing Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Ealing Common
- Types of crime in Ealing Common
- Ealing Common compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ealing Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ealing Common
- Population and deprivation in Ealing Common
- Questions about crime in Ealing Common
- About this data
1,559 crimes were recorded in Ealing Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 361 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ealing Common has the 1,523rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ealing Common | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,559 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.2 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,475 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ealing Common was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,908 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,559). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,559 | 89.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,644 | 94.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,870 | 107.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,638 | 93.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,752 | 100.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,724 | 98.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,801 | 103.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,908 | 109.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,743 | 99.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 136 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 161 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ealing Common 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 burglary (+23%) and public order (+16%). The largest falls were in robbery (-43%) and theft from the person (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 361 | 20.7 | 1.35 | -4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 330 | 18.9 | 0.55 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 241 | 13.8 | 2.80 | -9% |
| Other theft | 126 | 7.2 | 1.13 | -10% |
| Burglary | 97 | 5.6 | 1.57 | +23% |
| Public order | 94 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 5.0 | 0.60 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -24% |
| Drugs | 63 | 3.6 | 1.10 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 2.0 | 1.19 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.0 | 1.18 | +13% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.0 | 0.72 | -43% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.53 | +125% |
Anti-social behaviour in Ealing Common
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ealing Common recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 23.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Ealing Common
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ealing Common recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ealing Common
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ealing Common recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ealing Common
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ealing Common recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ealing Common
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ealing Common recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ealing Common
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ealing Common recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ealing Common
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ealing Common recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ealing Common
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ealing Common recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ealing Common
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ealing Common recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ealing Common
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ealing Common recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ealing Common
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ealing Common recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ealing Common
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ealing Common recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ealing Common
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ealing Common recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ealing Common
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ealing Common recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ealing Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ealing Common.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ealing Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Broadway | 2,612 | 175.7 | +97% |
| South Acton | 3,260 | 158.5 | +78% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | +40% |
| Northfield | 798 | 58.8 | -34% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | +3% |
| Southfield | 1,425 | 85.9 | -4% |
| North Acton | 2,995 | 156.6 | +76% |
| Pitshanger | 1,098 | 71.4 | -20% |
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 Common over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ealing Common | 85 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near Gunnersbury Crescent | 60 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Fordhook Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Hanger Lane | 35 |
| On or near The Mall | 34 |
| On or near Hamilton Court | 30 |
| On or near Bloomsbury Close | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ealing Common 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 | 632 | 40.5% |
| Not recorded | 361 | 23.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Ealing Common has an estimated population of 17,475. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ealing Common sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ealing Common |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 40.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Ealing Common a safe place to live?
Ealing Common recorded 89.2 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 Ealing Common?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (330).
Is crime in Ealing Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ealing Common was down 5% on the year before: 1,559 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,644 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ealing Common?
Ealing Common 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 Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.