Crime in Perivale: statistics, rates and trends
1,717 crimes were recorded in Perivale in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (474), anti-social behaviour (377) and vehicle crime (270) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,211th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Perivale | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,717 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.0 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,002 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Perivale peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,047 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,373). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,717 | 101.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,678 | 98.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,028 | 119.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,047 | 120.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,504 | 88.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,748 | 102.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,627 | 95.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,393 | 81.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,373 | 80.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 160 |
| May 2026 | 176 |
| April 2026 | 168 |
| March 2026 | 132 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 144 |
| November 2025 | 151 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
Compared with England and Wales, Perivale recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.2 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (44% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (42% below) and criminal damage and arson (26% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 24 to 34 and other theft rose from 88 to 112, while drugs fell from 168 to 69 and robbery fell from 30 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 474 | 27.9 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 377 | 22.2 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 270 | 15.9 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Other theft | 112 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 88 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 4.9 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Drugs | 69 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -59% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.0 | 1.7 | +42% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Perivale; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest North Greenford (57.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Perivale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitshanger | 1,091 | 71.0 | -30% |
| Central Greenford | 1,618 | 96.0 | -5% |
| North Greenford | 953 | 57.1 | -43% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -26% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -9% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +73% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,903 | 102.0 | +1% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Perivale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (141).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 110 |
| On or near Buckingham Avenue | 67 |
| On or near Old Church Lane | 63 |
| On or near Coniston Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Dawlish Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Haymill Close | 45 |
| On or near May Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Ribchester Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Periwood Crescent | 37 |
Of the 1,340 crimes in Perivale with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 377 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 606 | 45.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Perivale has an estimated population of 17,002 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Perivale average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Perivale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Perivale a safe place to live?
Perivale recorded 101.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,211th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Perivale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 474 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (377).
Is crime in Perivale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Perivale was up 2% on the year before: 1,717 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,678 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Perivale?
About 17,002 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Perivale?
Perivale 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.