Crime in Northolt West End: statistics, rates and trends
1,712 crimes were recorded in Northolt West End in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northolt West End at a glance
- Crime trends in Northolt West End
- Types of crime in Northolt West End
- Northolt West End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northolt West End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northolt West End
- Demographics of Northolt West End
- Questions about crime in Northolt West End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (596), anti-social behaviour (401) and vehicle crime (166) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,296th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Northolt West End | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,712 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.3 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,587 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northolt West End peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,437 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,510). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,712 | 97.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,553 | 88.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,591 | 90.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,652 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,510 | 85.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,095 | 119.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,437 | 138.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,082 | 118.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,808 | 102.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 163 |
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 175 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| December 2025 | 132 |
| November 2025 | 142 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 121 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northolt West End recorded notably more robbery (2.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (90% above the national rate) and theft from the person (55% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below) and criminal damage and arson (50% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 64 to 85 and robbery rose from 46 to 61, while criminal damage and arson fell from 80 to 59 and theft from the person fell from 58 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 596 | 33.9 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 401 | 22.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 166 | 9.4 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Public order | 91 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 85 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Other theft | 85 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Robbery | 61 | 3.5 | 1.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 2.6 | 1.7 | -21% |
| Burglary | 42 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.2 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northolt West End; the highest is Southall Broadway (245.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Southall West (80.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northolt West End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenford Broadway | 1,903 | 102.0 | +5% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,453 | 84.9 | -13% |
| Northolt Mandeville | 1,625 | 91.4 | -6% |
| Southall West | 401 | 80.2 | -18% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,466 | 93.3 | -4% |
| Southall Broadway | 3,642 | 245.4 | +152% |
| Central Greenford | 1,618 | 96.0 | -1% |
| Southall Green | 3,062 | 160.9 | +65% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Northolt West End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (129).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Newdene Avenue | 69 |
| On or near Academy Gardens | 57 |
| On or near Gallery Gardens | 51 |
| On or near Huxley Close | 43 |
| On or near Argus Way | 40 |
| On or near Lamb Close | 39 |
| On or near Broomcroft Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Langtry Road | 36 |
Of the 1,311 crimes in Northolt West End with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 401 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 519 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 418 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Northolt West End has an estimated population of 17,587 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northolt West End average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northolt West End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Northolt West End a safe place to live?
Northolt West End recorded 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,296th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Northolt West End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 596 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (401).
Is crime in Northolt West End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northolt West End was up 10% on the year before: 1,712 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,553 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northolt West End?
About 17,587 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northolt West End?
Northolt West End 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.