Crime in Greenford Broadway: statistics, rates and trends

1,919 crimes were recorded in Greenford Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 525 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greenford Broadway has the 1,175th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Greenford Broadway was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,012 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,691). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greenford Broadway 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, drugs.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+129%) and drugs (+56%). The largest falls were in other crime (-52%) and anti-social behaviour (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Greenford Broadway

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greenford Broadway recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Greenford Broadway

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greenford Broadway recorded 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Greenford Broadway

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greenford Broadway recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Greenford Broadway

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greenford Broadway recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Greenford Broadway

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greenford Broadway recorded 117 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 56% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Greenford Broadway

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greenford Broadway recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Greenford Broadway

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greenford Broadway recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Greenford Broadway

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greenford Broadway recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Greenford Broadway

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greenford Broadway recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Greenford Broadway

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greenford Broadway recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Greenford Broadway

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greenford Broadway recorded 37 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Greenford Broadway

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greenford Broadway recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Greenford Broadway

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greenford Broadway recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Greenford Broadway

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greenford Broadway recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greenford Broadway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greenford Broadway.

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 Greenford Broadway over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greenford Broadway 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.

Greenford Broadway has an estimated population of 18,649. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greenford Broadway sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Greenford Broadway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.