Crime in North Acton: statistics, rates and trends
3,049 crimes were recorded in North Acton in the 12 months to August 2026, 159.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of North Acton
- Questions about crime in North Acton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (803), anti-social behaviour (730) and vehicle crime (355) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 373rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | North Acton | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,049 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.4 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,127 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Acton peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,145 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,249). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,049 | 159.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,874 | 150.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,696 | 141.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,719 | 142.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,715 | 141.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,145 | 164.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,050 | 159.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,743 | 143.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,249 | 117.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 296 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, North Acton recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.7 times the national rate), robbery (3.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (43% below) and criminal damage and arson (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 102 to 255 and robbery rose from 44 to 78, while criminal damage and arson fell from 135 to 81 and other crime fell from 29 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 803 | 42.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 730 | 38.2 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 355 | 18.6 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other theft | 261 | 13.6 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 255 | 13.3 | 8.5 | +150% |
| Public order | 150 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 127 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 99 | 5.2 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Robbery | 78 | 4.1 | 1.4 | +77% |
| Theft from the person | 60 | 3.1 | 1.7 | -13% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North Acton; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Pitshanger (71.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Acton | 1,469 | 103.4 | -35% |
| South Acton | 3,288 | 159.8 | 0% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -42% |
| Southfield | 1,432 | 86.3 | -46% |
| Ealing Common | 1,542 | 88.2 | -45% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +10% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | -20% |
| Pitshanger | 1,091 | 71.0 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in North Acton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (268).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 268 |
| On or near North Acton | 250 |
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Shaftesbury Gardens | 119 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 106 |
| On or near Conway Grove | 101 |
| On or near Portal Way | 94 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 85 |
| On or near Vardon Close | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
Of the 2,319 crimes in North Acton with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 730 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,163 | 50.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 591 | 25.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 286 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 165 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
North Acton has an estimated population of 19,127 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (21.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (45%, against 20%) and more households without a car (50%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Acton average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | North Acton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 21.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Acton a safe place to live?
North Acton recorded 159.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 373rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in North Acton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 803 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (730).
Is crime in North Acton going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Acton was up 6% on the year before: 3,049 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,874 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Acton?
About 19,127 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Acton?
North Acton 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.