Crime in Northfield, Ealing: statistics, rates and trends
798 crimes were recorded in Northfield, Ealing in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Northfield, Ealing at a glance
- Crime trends in Northfield, Ealing
- Types of crime in Northfield, Ealing
- Northfield, Ealing compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northfield, Ealing
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northfield, Ealing
- Population and deprivation in Northfield, Ealing
- Questions about crime in Northfield, Ealing
- About this data
798 crimes were recorded in Northfield, Ealing in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 220 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northfield, Ealing has the 2,651st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northfield, Ealing | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 798 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.8 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,580 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northfield, Ealing was highest in the year to July 2020 (960 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (769). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 798 | 58.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 780 | 57.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 867 | 63.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 777 | 57.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 769 | 56.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 830 | 61.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 960 | 70.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 770 | 56.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 831 | 61.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northfield, Ealing 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.
The largest increases were in burglary (+36%) and anti-social behaviour (+34%). The largest falls were in drugs (-78%) and shoplifting (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 220 | 16.2 | 1.06 | +34% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 13.8 | 0.40 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 8.6 | 1.75 | +3% |
| Other theft | 73 | 5.4 | 0.84 | -9% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.9 | 1.10 | +36% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.7 | 0.39 | -10% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.3 | 0.93 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -32% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -78% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.31 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Northfield, Ealing
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northfield, Ealing recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Northfield, Ealing
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northfield, Ealing recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northfield, Ealing
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northfield, Ealing recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northfield, Ealing
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northfield, Ealing recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northfield, Ealing
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northfield, Ealing recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northfield, Ealing
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northfield, Ealing recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northfield, Ealing
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northfield, Ealing recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northfield, Ealing
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northfield, Ealing recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northfield, Ealing
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northfield, Ealing recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northfield, Ealing
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northfield, Ealing recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northfield, Ealing
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northfield, Ealing recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northfield, Ealing
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northfield, Ealing recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Northfield, Ealing
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northfield, Ealing 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 54% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northfield, Ealing
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northfield, Ealing recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northfield, Ealing, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northfield, Ealing.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northfield, Ealing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | +113% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,411 | 144.2 | +145% |
| Ealing Common | 1,559 | 89.2 | +52% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,612 | 175.7 | +199% |
| Pitshanger | 1,098 | 71.4 | +22% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | +27% |
| South Acton | 3,260 | 158.5 | +170% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | +57% |
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 Northfield, Ealing over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haslemere Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Darwin Road | 31 |
| On or near Hospital | 30 |
| On or near Nightclub | 25 |
| On or near Sterling Place | 25 |
| On or near Venetia Road | 25 |
| On or near Belsize Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 23 |
| On or near South Road | 23 |
| On or near Derwent Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northfield, Ealing 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 | 307 | 38.5% |
| Not recorded | 220 | 27.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Northfield, Ealing has an estimated population of 13,580. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northfield, Ealing sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northfield, Ealing |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Northfield, Ealing a safe place to live?
Northfield, Ealing recorded 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Northfield, Ealing?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (188).
Is crime in Northfield, Ealing going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northfield, Ealing was up 2% on the year before: 798 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 780 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northfield, Ealing?
Northfield, Ealing 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 Northfield, Ealing. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.