Crime in North Acton: statistics, rates and trends
2,995 crimes were recorded in North Acton in the 12 months to July 2026, 156.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North Acton at a glance
- Crime trends in North Acton
- Types of crime in North Acton
- North Acton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Acton
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Acton
- Population and deprivation in North Acton
- Questions about crime in North Acton
- About this data
2,995 crimes were recorded in North Acton in the 12 months to July 2026, 156.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 816 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Acton has the 385th highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Acton | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,995 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.6 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,127 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Acton was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,206 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,228). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 2,995 | 156.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,871 | 150.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,703 | 141.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,717 | 142.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,706 | 141.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,206 | 167.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,981 | 155.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,708 | 141.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,228 | 116.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 298 |
| June 2026 | 272 |
| May 2026 | 285 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 266 |
| February 2026 | 216 |
| January 2026 | 216 |
| December 2025 | 216 |
| November 2025 | 252 |
| October 2025 | 247 |
| September 2025 | 217 |
| August 2025 | 242 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Acton 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+100%) and robbery (+37%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and bicycle theft (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 816 | 42.7 | 1.25 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 724 | 37.9 | 2.47 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 348 | 18.2 | 3.69 | -13% |
| Other theft | 257 | 13.4 | 2.10 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 202 | 10.6 | 1.27 | +100% |
| Public order | 157 | 8.2 | 1.24 | -7% |
| Burglary | 122 | 6.4 | 1.80 | -3% |
| Drugs | 102 | 5.3 | 1.63 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -37% |
| Robbery | 67 | 3.5 | 2.59 | +37% |
| Theft from the person | 60 | 3.1 | 1.86 | -12% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.3 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.7 | 0.83 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +18% |
Violence and sexual offences in North Acton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Acton recorded 816 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Acton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Acton recorded 724 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Acton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Acton recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Acton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Acton recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Acton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Acton recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Acton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Acton recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Acton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Acton recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Acton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Acton recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Acton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Acton recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Acton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Acton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North Acton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Acton recorded 60 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Acton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Acton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Acton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Acton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Acton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Acton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Acton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Acton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Acton | 1,475 | 103.8 | -34% |
| South Acton | 3,260 | 158.5 | +1% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -41% |
| Southfield | 1,425 | 85.9 | -45% |
| Ealing Common | 1,559 | 89.2 | -43% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,612 | 175.7 | +12% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | -20% |
| Pitshanger | 1,098 | 71.4 | -54% |
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 North Acton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near North Acton | 236 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 231 |
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 111 |
| On or near Shaftesbury Gardens | 110 |
| On or near Conway Grove | 108 |
| On or near Portal Way | 98 |
| On or near Vardon Close | 90 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Acton 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 | 1,096 | 36.6% |
| Not recorded | 724 | 24.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 592 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 313 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 151 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.0% |
North Acton has an estimated population of 19,127. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Acton sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Acton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% |
| Private rented homes | 44.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is North Acton a safe place to live?
North Acton recorded 156.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 North Acton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 816 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (724).
Is crime in North Acton going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Acton was up 4% on the year before: 2,995 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,871 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Acton?
North Acton 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 North Acton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.