Crime in Greenford Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
1,903 crimes were recorded in Greenford Broadway in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.0 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 Greenford Broadway at a glance
- Crime trends in Greenford Broadway
- Types of crime in Greenford Broadway
- Greenford Broadway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greenford Broadway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greenford Broadway
- Demographics of Greenford Broadway
- Questions about crime in Greenford Broadway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (543), anti-social behaviour (378) and shoplifting (184) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,186th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Greenford Broadway | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,903 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.0 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,649 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Greenford Broadway peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,050 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,696). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,903 | 102.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,885 | 101.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,875 | 100.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,751 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,798 | 96.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,950 | 104.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,050 | 109.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,738 | 93.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,696 | 90.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 143 |
| July 2026 | 200 |
| June 2026 | 171 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 144 |
| March 2026 | 155 |
| February 2026 | 153 |
| January 2026 | 179 |
| December 2025 | 191 |
| November 2025 | 156 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
Compared with England and Wales, Greenford Broadway recorded notably more robbery (2.0 times the national rate), drugs (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (74% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 91 to 184 and drugs rose from 74 to 122, while anti-social behaviour fell from 509 to 378.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 543 | 29.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 378 | 20.3 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 184 | 9.9 | 8.5 | +102% |
| Vehicle crime | 161 | 8.6 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Drugs | 122 | 6.5 | 3.3 | +65% |
| Public order | 122 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 97 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 87 | 4.7 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Robbery | 52 | 2.8 | 1.4 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 1.9 | 1.7 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Greenford Broadway; the highest is Southall Broadway (245.4 per 1,000) and the lowest North Hanwell (74.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greenford Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Margaret | 1,453 | 84.9 | -17% |
| Central Greenford | 1,618 | 96.0 | -6% |
| Northolt West End | 1,712 | 97.3 | -5% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,466 | 93.3 | -9% |
| Northolt Mandeville | 1,625 | 91.4 | -10% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -27% |
| Southall Broadway | 3,642 | 245.4 | +141% |
| Southall West | 401 | 80.2 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Greenford Broadway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (284).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 284 |
| On or near Parking Area | 173 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Rectory Park Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Ferrymead Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Allenby Close | 47 |
| On or near Ruislip Road East | 45 |
| On or near Rosedene Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Otter Road | 42 |
| On or near Kensington Road | 39 |
Of the 1,525 crimes in Greenford Broadway with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 378 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 673 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 469 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 102 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Greenford Broadway has an estimated population of 18,649 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greenford Broadway average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Greenford Broadway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Greenford Broadway a safe place to live?
Greenford Broadway recorded 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,186th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Greenford Broadway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 543 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (378).
Is crime in Greenford Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greenford Broadway was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,903 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,885 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greenford Broadway?
About 18,649 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greenford Broadway?
Greenford Broadway 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.