Crime in Pitshanger: statistics, rates and trends
1,098 crimes were recorded in Pitshanger in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pitshanger at a glance
- Crime trends in Pitshanger
- Types of crime in Pitshanger
- Pitshanger compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pitshanger
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pitshanger
- Population and deprivation in Pitshanger
- Questions about crime in Pitshanger
- About this data
1,098 crimes were recorded in Pitshanger in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 311 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pitshanger has the 2,168th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pitshanger | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,098 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,377 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pitshanger was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,327 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,026). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,098 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,146 | 74.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,141 | 74.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,106 | 71.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,026 | 66.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,327 | 86.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,241 | 80.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,149 | 74.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,103 | 71.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pitshanger 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+32%) and other theft (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-75%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 20.2 | 0.59 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 277 | 18.0 | 1.17 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 10.4 | 2.11 | +1% |
| Burglary | 82 | 5.3 | 1.51 | +32% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +14% |
| Public order | 65 | 4.2 | 0.64 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -27% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.1 | 0.65 | +112% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.67 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -41% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.37 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pitshanger
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pitshanger recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pitshanger
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pitshanger recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pitshanger
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pitshanger recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pitshanger
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pitshanger recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pitshanger
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pitshanger recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pitshanger
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pitshanger recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pitshanger
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pitshanger recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pitshanger
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pitshanger recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pitshanger
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pitshanger recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pitshanger
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pitshanger recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pitshanger
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pitshanger recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pitshanger
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pitshanger recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pitshanger
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pitshanger recorded 8 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 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pitshanger
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pitshanger 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pitshanger, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pitshanger.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pitshanger |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | +5% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,612 | 175.7 | +146% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | +76% |
| Perivale | 1,758 | 103.4 | +45% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,411 | 144.2 | +102% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | +29% |
| Ealing Common | 1,559 | 89.2 | +25% |
| Northfield | 798 | 58.8 | -18% |
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 Pitshanger over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Copley Close | 104 |
| On or near Gurnell Grove | 74 |
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near West Ealing | 35 |
| On or near Pelham Place | 30 |
| On or near Scotch Common | 29 |
| On or near Charles Road | 29 |
| On or near Drayton Road | 26 |
| On or near Drayton Green | 24 |
| On or near Meadvale Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pitshanger 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 | 383 | 34.9% |
| Not recorded | 277 | 25.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 229 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Pitshanger has an estimated population of 15,377. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pitshanger sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pitshanger |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.3% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.1% |
Is Pitshanger a safe place to live?
Pitshanger recorded 71.4 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 Pitshanger?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (277).
Is crime in Pitshanger going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pitshanger was down 4% on the year before: 1,098 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,146 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pitshanger?
Pitshanger 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 Pitshanger. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.