Crime in Lady Margaret: statistics, rates and trends
1,442 crimes were recorded in Lady Margaret in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lady Margaret at a glance
- Crime trends in Lady Margaret
- Types of crime in Lady Margaret
- Lady Margaret compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lady Margaret
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lady Margaret
- Population and deprivation in Lady Margaret
- Questions about crime in Lady Margaret
- About this data
1,442 crimes were recorded in Lady Margaret in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 472 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lady Margaret has the 1,691st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lady Margaret | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,442 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.2 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,123 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lady Margaret was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,553 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,114). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 1,442 | 84.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,335 | 78.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,169 | 68.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,114 | 65.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,179 | 68.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,553 | 90.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,479 | 86.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,197 | 69.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,216 | 71.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 139 |
| April 2026 | 126 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 132 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 127 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lady Margaret 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, drugs, robbery.
The largest increases were in burglary (+41%) and public order (+34%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-35%) and other crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 472 | 27.6 | 0.81 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 320 | 18.7 | 1.22 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 8.4 | 1.71 | -2% |
| Drugs | 117 | 6.8 | 2.09 | +18% |
| Other theft | 85 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +16% |
| Public order | 82 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +34% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.2 | 0.91 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -13% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.3 | 1.73 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 1.6 | 0.20 | +56% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.4 | 0.83 | -35% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lady Margaret
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lady Margaret recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lady Margaret
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lady Margaret recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lady Margaret
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lady Margaret recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lady Margaret
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lady Margaret recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lady Margaret
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lady Margaret recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lady Margaret
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lady Margaret recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lady Margaret
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lady Margaret recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lady Margaret
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lady Margaret recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lady Margaret
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lady Margaret recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lady Margaret
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lady Margaret recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lady Margaret
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lady Margaret recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lady Margaret
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lady Margaret recorded 17 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lady Margaret
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lady Margaret 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lady Margaret
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lady Margaret recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lady Margaret, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lady Margaret.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lady Margaret |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormers Wells | 1,413 | 89.9 | +7% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,919 | 102.9 | +22% |
| Southall Broadway | 3,625 | 244.3 | +190% |
| Southall West | 410 | 82.0 | -3% |
| Northolt West End | 1,673 | 95.1 | +13% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | -11% |
| Central Greenford | 1,633 | 96.9 | +15% |
| Norwood Green | 1,934 | 132.9 | +58% |
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 Lady Margaret over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fresh Mill Lane | 76 |
| On or near Purcell Road | 46 |
| On or near Neal Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Lynwood Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Chepstow Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Jubilee Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Mount Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Ruislip Road | 33 |
| On or near Somerset Road | 33 |
| On or near Sutherland Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lady Margaret 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 431 | 29.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 385 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 320 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Lady Margaret has an estimated population of 17,123. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lady Margaret sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lady Margaret |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 32.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Lady Margaret a safe place to live?
Lady Margaret recorded 84.2 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 Lady Margaret?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (320).
Is crime in Lady Margaret going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lady Margaret was up 8% on the year before: 1,442 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,335 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lady Margaret?
Lady Margaret 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 Lady Margaret. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.