Crime in Norwood Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,934 crimes were recorded in Norwood Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Norwood Green
- Questions about crime in Norwood Green
- About this data
1,934 crimes were recorded in Norwood Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 758 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norwood Green has the 626th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norwood Green | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,934 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.9 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,548 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norwood Green was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,508). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 1,934 | 132.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,680 | 115.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,809 | 124.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,715 | 117.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,555 | 106.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,907 | 131.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,149 | 147.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,726 | 118.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,508 | 103.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norwood Green 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+168%) and violence and sexual offences (+27%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 758 | 52.1 | 1.52 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 460 | 31.6 | 2.06 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 9.1 | 1.86 | +19% |
| Public order | 112 | 7.7 | 1.16 | +10% |
| Other theft | 93 | 6.4 | 1.00 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 5.2 | 0.62 | +168% |
| Drugs | 65 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +8% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +14% |
| Robbery | 29 | 2.0 | 1.48 | -12% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.6 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.6 | 0.98 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 1.34 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norwood Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norwood Green recorded 758 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norwood Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norwood Green recorded 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norwood Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norwood Green recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norwood Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norwood Green recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher 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.
Other theft in Norwood Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norwood Green recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norwood Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norwood Green recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norwood Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norwood Green recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 168% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norwood Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norwood Green recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norwood Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norwood Green recorded 57 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 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norwood Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norwood Green recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norwood Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norwood Green recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norwood Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norwood Green recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norwood Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norwood Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norwood Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norwood Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norwood Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norwood Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norwood Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southall Broadway | 3,625 | 244.3 | +84% |
| Southall Green | 3,139 | 164.9 | +24% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,413 | 89.9 | -32% |
| Southall West | 410 | 82.0 | -38% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,411 | 144.2 | +8% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,442 | 84.2 | -37% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | -44% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | -6% |
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 Norwood Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 520 |
| On or near Willowbrook Road | 100 |
| On or near Damsonwood Road | 58 |
| On or near Norwood Close | 54 |
| On or near St Marys Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 44 |
| On or near Halliday Square | 42 |
| On or near Waterside Road | 36 |
| On or near Wolsey Close | 34 |
| On or near Whittle Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norwood Green 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 548 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 530 | 27.4% |
| Not recorded | 460 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Norwood Green has an estimated population of 14,548. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norwood Green sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norwood Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.7% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.3% |
Is Norwood Green a safe place to live?
Norwood Green recorded 132.9 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 Norwood Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 758 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (460).
Is crime in Norwood Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norwood Green was up 15% on the year before: 1,934 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,680 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norwood Green?
Norwood Green 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 Norwood Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.