Crime in Norwood Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,945 crimes were recorded in Norwood Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Norwood Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Norwood Green
- Types of crime in Norwood Green
- Norwood Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norwood Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norwood Green
- Demographics of Norwood Green
- Questions about crime in Norwood Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (763), anti-social behaviour (455) and vehicle crime (134) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 613th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Norwood Green | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,945 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.7 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,548 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Norwood Green peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,197 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,506). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,945 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,671 | 114.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,817 | 124.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,748 | 120.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,549 | 106.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,856 | 127.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,197 | 151.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,713 | 117.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,506 | 103.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 167 |
| July 2026 | 186 |
| June 2026 | 181 |
| May 2026 | 157 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 165 |
| January 2026 | 166 |
| December 2025 | 154 |
| November 2025 | 173 |
| October 2025 | 189 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
Compared with England and Wales, Norwood Green recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (85% above the national rate) and robbery (56% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (33% below) and criminal damage and arson (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 29 to 83 and burglary rose from 46 to 60, while criminal damage and arson fell from 102 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 763 | 52.4 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 455 | 31.3 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 9.2 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Public order | 105 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 100 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 5.7 | 8.5 | +186% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Drugs | 66 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.1 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.9 | 1.7 | +12% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Norwood Green; the highest is Southall Broadway (245.4 per 1,000) and the lowest North Hanwell (74.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norwood Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southall Broadway | 3,642 | 245.4 | +84% |
| Southall Green | 3,062 | 160.9 | +20% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,466 | 93.3 | -30% |
| Southall West | 401 | 80.2 | -40% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,334 | 139.6 | +4% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,453 | 84.9 | -37% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -44% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Norwood Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (538).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 538 |
| On or near Willowbrook Road | 106 |
| On or near Norwood Close | 55 |
| On or near Damsonwood Road | 52 |
| On or near St Marys Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Halliday Square | 45 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 43 |
| On or near Waterside Road | 36 |
| On or near Wolsey Close | 34 |
| On or near Addington Close | 32 |
Of the 1,490 crimes in Norwood Green with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 455 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 566 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 524 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 207 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Norwood Green has an estimated population of 14,548 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norwood Green average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Norwood Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Norwood Green a safe place to live?
Norwood Green recorded 133.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 613th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Norwood Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 763 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (455).
Is crime in Norwood Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norwood Green was up 16% on the year before: 1,945 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,671 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norwood Green?
About 14,548 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norwood Green?
Norwood Green 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.