Crime in East Acton: statistics, rates and trends
1,475 crimes were recorded in East Acton in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in East Acton
- Questions about crime in East Acton
- About this data
1,475 crimes were recorded in East Acton in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 408 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Acton has the 1,149th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Acton | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,475 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.8 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,209 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Acton was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,480 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,071). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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 | 1,475 | 103.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,480 | 104.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,337 | 94.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,243 | 87.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,186 | 83.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,412 | 99.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,364 | 96.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,218 | 85.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,071 | 75.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 110 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Acton 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, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+59%) and other theft (+27%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-28%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 408 | 28.7 | 0.84 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 373 | 26.3 | 1.71 | -2% |
| Other theft | 137 | 9.6 | 1.51 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 8.3 | 1.69 | -5% |
| Drugs | 89 | 6.3 | 1.92 | +59% |
| Public order | 85 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -25% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.8 | 1.35 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.1 | 0.60 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 2.7 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.4 | 1.42 | +6% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.8 | 1.30 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.4 | 1.71 | -9% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +700% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Acton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Acton recorded 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Acton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Acton recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Acton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Acton recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Acton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Acton recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Acton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Acton recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Acton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Acton recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Acton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Acton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Acton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Acton recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Acton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Acton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Acton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Acton recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Acton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Acton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Acton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Acton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Acton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Acton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Acton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Acton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Acton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Acton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Acton | 2,995 | 156.6 | +51% |
| Southfield | 1,425 | 85.9 | -17% |
| South Acton | 3,260 | 158.5 | +53% |
| Ealing Common | 1,559 | 89.2 | -14% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -11% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,612 | 175.7 | +69% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | +21% |
| Northfield | 798 | 58.8 | -43% |
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 East Acton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near East Acton Lane | 143 |
| On or near The Vale Uxbridge Road | 96 |
| On or near Sunningdale Avenue | 83 |
| On or near Friary Park Court | 74 |
| On or near Trinity Way | 72 |
| On or near Brougham Road | 60 |
| On or near Glendun Road | 56 |
| On or near Bromyard Avenue | 42 |
| On or near A4000 | 42 |
| On or near Greenview Close | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Acton 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 | 471 | 31.9% |
| Not recorded | 373 | 25.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 335 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
East Acton has an estimated population of 14,209. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Acton sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Acton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.1% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% |
| Private rented homes | 40.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is East Acton a safe place to live?
East Acton recorded 103.8 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 East Acton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (373).
Is crime in East Acton going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Acton was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,475 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,480 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Acton?
East Acton 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 East Acton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.