Crime in East Acton: statistics, rates and trends
1,469 crimes were recorded in East Acton in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Acton at a glance
- Crime trends in East Acton
- Types of crime in East Acton
- East Acton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Acton
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Acton
- Demographics of East Acton
- Questions about crime in East Acton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (412), anti-social behaviour (361) and other theft (141) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,162nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | East Acton | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,469 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.4 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,209 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in East Acton of any year here (1,469 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,469 | 103.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,459 | 102.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,338 | 94.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,240 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,211 | 85.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,394 | 98.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,393 | 98.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,206 | 84.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,057 | 74.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 136 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 158 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Acton recorded notably more drugs (76% above the national rate), vehicle crime (68% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (65% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (41% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 98 to 141 and drugs rose from 62 to 82, while criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 57 and public order fell from 109 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 412 | 29.0 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 361 | 25.4 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Other theft | 141 | 9.9 | 6.4 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Public order | 89 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Drugs | 82 | 5.8 | 3.3 | +32% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.2 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.4 | 1.7 | +3% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Acton; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Northfield, Ealing (60.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Acton | 3,049 | 159.4 | +54% |
| Southfield | 1,432 | 86.3 | -17% |
| South Acton | 3,288 | 159.8 | +55% |
| Ealing Common | 1,542 | 88.2 | -15% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -11% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +69% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | +24% |
| Northfield | 818 | 60.2 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in East Acton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “East Acton Lane” (149).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near East Acton Lane | 149 |
| On or near The Vale Uxbridge Road | 86 |
| On or near Sunningdale Avenue | 82 |
| On or near Trinity Way | 75 |
| On or near Friary Park Court | 73 |
| On or near Glendun Road | 57 |
| On or near Brougham Road | 54 |
| On or near A4000 | 44 |
| On or near Bromyard Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Larch Avenue | 40 |
Of the 1,108 crimes in East Acton with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 361 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 485 | 43.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 343 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
East Acton has an estimated population of 14,209 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (51%, against 23%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Acton average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | East Acton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 50.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Acton a safe place to live?
East Acton recorded 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,162nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in East Acton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 412 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (361).
Is crime in East Acton going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Acton was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,469 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,459 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Acton?
About 14,209 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Acton?
East Acton 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.