Crime in Hanger Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,508 crimes were recorded in Hanger Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hanger Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Hanger Hill
- Types of crime in Hanger Hill
- Hanger Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hanger Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hanger Hill
- Demographics of Hanger Hill
- Questions about crime in Hanger Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (350), vehicle crime (319) and anti-social behaviour (269) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,431st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hanger Hill | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,508 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.3 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,341 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hanger Hill peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,562 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,119). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,508 | 92.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,402 | 85.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,562 | 95.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,472 | 90.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,505 | 92.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,544 | 94.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,451 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,412 | 86.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,119 | 68.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 122 |
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 148 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hanger Hill recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.9 times the national rate), burglary (2.2 times the national rate) and theft from the person (89% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (44% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 83 to 126 and theft from the person rose from 36 to 52, while criminal damage and arson fell from 74 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 21.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 319 | 19.5 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 16.5 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 126 | 7.7 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Other theft | 106 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 79 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Drugs | 65 | 4.0 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 52 | 3.2 | 1.7 | +44% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hanger Hill; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Pitshanger (71.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanger Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +89% |
| Ealing Common | 1,542 | 88.2 | -4% |
| North Acton | 3,049 | 159.4 | +73% |
| Pitshanger | 1,091 | 71.0 | -23% |
| Perivale | 1,717 | 101.0 | +9% |
| South Acton | 3,288 | 159.8 | +73% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | +39% |
| East Acton | 1,469 | 103.4 | +12% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Hanger Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (130).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 130 |
| On or near Park Royal | 68 |
| On or near Ashbourne Parade | 58 |
| On or near Royal Parade | 56 |
| On or near Ritz Parade | 55 |
| On or near West Gate | 54 |
| On or near Greystoke Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Hanger Lane | 38 |
| On or near Hanger Green | 37 |
| On or near Abbeyfields Close | 33 |
Of the 1,239 crimes in Hanger Hill with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 269 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 666 | 53.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 285 | 23.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 148 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hanger Hill has an estimated population of 16,341 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (42%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%) and less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hanger Hill average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hanger Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hanger Hill a safe place to live?
Hanger Hill recorded 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,431st 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 Hanger Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (319).
Is crime in Hanger Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanger Hill was up 8% on the year before: 1,508 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,402 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hanger Hill?
About 16,341 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hanger Hill?
Hanger Hill 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.