Crime in Hanger Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,508 crimes were recorded in Hanger Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hanger Hill
- Questions about crime in Hanger Hill
- About this data
1,508 crimes were recorded in Hanger Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 348 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hanger Hill has the 1,429th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hanger Hill | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,508 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.3 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,341 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hanger Hill was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,582 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,119). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 1,508 | 92.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,380 | 84.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,576 | 96.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,496 | 91.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,485 | 90.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,582 | 96.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,383 | 84.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,412 | 86.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,119 | 68.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hanger Hill 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 vehicle crime, burglary, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in burglary (+65%) and theft from the person (+28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 21.3 | 0.62 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 320 | 19.6 | 3.98 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 16.3 | 1.06 | +2% |
| Burglary | 129 | 7.9 | 2.23 | +65% |
| Other theft | 102 | 6.2 | 0.98 | +4% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.0 | 0.76 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 4.2 | 0.61 | -7% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.7 | 1.12 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 51 | 3.1 | 1.85 | +28% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.0 | 1.45 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hanger Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hanger Hill recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hanger Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hanger Hill recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hanger Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hanger Hill recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hanger Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hanger Hill recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hanger Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hanger Hill recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hanger Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hanger Hill recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hanger Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hanger Hill recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hanger Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hanger Hill recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hanger Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hanger Hill recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hanger Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hanger Hill recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hanger Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hanger Hill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hanger Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hanger Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hanger Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hanger Hill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hanger Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hanger Hill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hanger Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hanger Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanger Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Broadway | 2,612 | 175.7 | +90% |
| Ealing Common | 1,559 | 89.2 | -3% |
| North Acton | 2,995 | 156.6 | +70% |
| Pitshanger | 1,098 | 71.4 | -23% |
| Perivale | 1,758 | 103.4 | +12% |
| South Acton | 3,260 | 158.5 | +72% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | +36% |
| East Acton | 1,475 | 103.8 | +12% |
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 Hanger Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 123 |
| On or near Park Royal | 70 |
| On or near Ritz Parade | 60 |
| On or near Ashbourne Parade | 58 |
| On or near Royal Parade | 54 |
| On or near West Gate | 53 |
| On or near Greystoke Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Elveden Place | 40 |
| On or near Hanger Lane | 38 |
| On or near Hanger Green | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hanger Hill 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 | 680 | 45.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 19.1% |
| Not recorded | 266 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hanger Hill has an estimated population of 16,341. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hanger Hill sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hanger Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.6% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% |
| Private rented homes | 41.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Hanger Hill a safe place to live?
Hanger Hill recorded 92.3 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 Hanger Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (320).
Is crime in Hanger Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanger Hill was up 9% on the year before: 1,508 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,380 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hanger Hill?
Hanger Hill 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 Hanger Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.