Crime in Ealing Common: statistics, rates and trends
1,542 crimes were recorded in Ealing Common in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ealing Common
- Questions about crime in Ealing Common
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (353), violence and sexual offences (339) and vehicle crime (226) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,553rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ealing Common | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,542 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.2 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,475 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ealing Common of any year here (1,542 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,542 | 88.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,598 | 91.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,898 | 108.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,646 | 94.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,754 | 100.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,718 | 98.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,818 | 104.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,887 | 108.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,750 | 100.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ealing Common recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate), burglary (58% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (31% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 82 to 98 and public order rose from 78 to 90, while theft from the person fell from 52 to 35 and criminal damage and arson fell from 87 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 353 | 20.2 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 339 | 19.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 226 | 12.9 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other theft | 124 | 7.1 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Burglary | 98 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 61 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 2.0 | 1.7 | -33% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ealing Common; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Northfield, Ealing (60.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ealing Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +98% |
| South Acton | 3,288 | 159.8 | +81% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | +45% |
| Northfield | 818 | 60.2 | -32% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | +5% |
| Southfield | 1,432 | 86.3 | -2% |
| North Acton | 3,049 | 159.4 | +81% |
| Pitshanger | 1,091 | 71.0 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Ealing Common over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ealing Common” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ealing Common | 85 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 80 |
| On or near Gunnersbury Crescent | 59 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 54 |
| On or near Fordhook Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Hanger Lane | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near The Mall | 37 |
| On or near Hamilton Court | 30 |
| On or near Bloomsbury Close | 29 |
Of the 1,189 crimes in Ealing Common with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 353 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 615 | 51.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 25.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Ealing Common has an estimated population of 17,475 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (41%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (60%, against 34%) and more households without a car (39%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ealing Common average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ealing Common | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 59.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ealing Common a safe place to live?
Ealing Common recorded 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,553rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Ealing Common?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (339).
Is crime in Ealing Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ealing Common was down 4% on the year before: 1,542 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,598 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ealing Common?
About 17,475 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ealing Common?
Ealing Common 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.