Crime in Hanwell Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
2,334 crimes were recorded in Hanwell Broadway in the 12 months to August 2026, 139.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hanwell Broadway at a glance
- Crime trends in Hanwell Broadway
- Types of crime in Hanwell Broadway
- Hanwell Broadway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hanwell Broadway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hanwell Broadway
- Demographics of Hanwell Broadway
- Questions about crime in Hanwell Broadway
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (822), violence and sexual offences (537) and shoplifting (177) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 538th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hanwell Broadway | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,334 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.6 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,725 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hanwell Broadway peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,851 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,931). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,334 | 139.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,851 | 170.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,463 | 147.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,220 | 132.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,952 | 116.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,022 | 120.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,140 | 128.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,931 | 115.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,968 | 117.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 187 |
| July 2026 | 220 |
| June 2026 | 199 |
| May 2026 | 209 |
| April 2026 | 180 |
| March 2026 | 193 |
| February 2026 | 184 |
| January 2026 | 176 |
| December 2025 | 172 |
| November 2025 | 196 |
| October 2025 | 199 |
| September 2025 | 219 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hanwell Broadway recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (3.2 times the national rate), robbery (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (92% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (27% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 151 to 177 and robbery rose from 41 to 48, while drugs fell from 137 to 79 and criminal damage and arson fell from 123 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 822 | 49.1 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 537 | 32.1 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 10.6 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 9.6 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Public order | 136 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 125 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 83 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Drugs | 79 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -42% |
| Robbery | 48 | 2.9 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 2.5 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hanwell Broadway; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Northfield, Ealing (60.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanwell Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | -8% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -46% |
| Northfield | 818 | 60.2 | -57% |
| Pitshanger | 1,091 | 71.0 | -49% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +25% |
| Norwood Green | 1,945 | 133.7 | -4% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,466 | 93.3 | -33% |
| Ealing Common | 1,542 | 88.2 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Hanwell Broadway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Broadway” (291).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broadway | 291 |
| On or near Alexandria Road | 127 |
| On or near Parking Area | 119 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Brownlow Road | 67 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near George Street | 54 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 47 |
| On or near Felix Road | 43 |
Of the 1,512 crimes in Hanwell Broadway with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 822 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 669 | 44.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 425 | 28.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 183 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 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% |
Hanwell Broadway has an estimated population of 16,725 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (41%, against 23%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hanwell Broadway average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hanwell Broadway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hanwell Broadway a safe place to live?
Hanwell Broadway recorded 139.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 538th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Hanwell Broadway?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 822 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (537).
Is crime in Hanwell Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanwell Broadway was down 18% on the year before: 2,334 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,851 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hanwell Broadway?
About 16,725 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hanwell Broadway?
Hanwell 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.