Crime in South Acton: statistics, rates and trends
3,288 crimes were recorded in South Acton in the 12 months to August 2026, 159.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Acton at a glance
- Crime trends in South Acton
- Types of crime in South Acton
- South Acton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Acton
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Acton
- Demographics of South Acton
- Questions about crime in South Acton
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (1,159), violence and sexual offences (695) and other theft (231) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 369th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | South Acton | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,288 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.8 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,570 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in South Acton of any year here (3,288 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,288 | 159.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,755 | 133.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,744 | 133.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,920 | 142.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,061 | 148.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,005 | 146.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,010 | 146.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,139 | 152.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,874 | 139.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 279 |
| July 2026 | 305 |
| June 2026 | 282 |
| May 2026 | 296 |
| April 2026 | 265 |
| March 2026 | 283 |
| February 2026 | 247 |
| January 2026 | 231 |
| December 2025 | 250 |
| November 2025 | 260 |
| October 2025 | 327 |
| September 2025 | 263 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Acton recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (3.7 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate) and drugs (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (45% below) and criminal damage and arson (32% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 86 to 142 and public order rose from 138 to 222, while criminal damage and arson fell from 146 to 94 and other crime fell from 36 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,159 | 56.3 | 15.4 | +46% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 695 | 33.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Other theft | 231 | 11.2 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 222 | 10.8 | 6.7 | +61% |
| Shoplifting | 218 | 10.6 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 182 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Burglary | 142 | 6.9 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Drugs | 142 | 6.9 | 3.3 | +65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 2.8 | 1.7 | +7% |
| Robbery | 52 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 1.8 | 0.8 | +58% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -33% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Acton; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Northfield, Ealing (60.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield | 1,432 | 86.3 | -46% |
| East Acton | 1,469 | 103.4 | -35% |
| Ealing Common | 1,542 | 88.2 | -45% |
| North Acton | 3,049 | 159.4 | 0% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -42% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +9% |
| Northfield | 818 | 60.2 | -62% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in South Acton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (350).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 350 |
| On or near Shrublands Lane | 234 |
| On or near High Street | 162 |
| On or near Gunnersbury Lane | 142 |
| On or near Strafford Road | 102 |
| On or near Woodlands Avenue | 85 |
| On or near Crown Street | 83 |
| On or near Burlington Mews | 72 |
| On or near Steyne Road | 65 |
| On or near Bollo Bridge Road | 63 |
Of the 2,129 crimes in South Acton with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 907 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 563 | 26.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 240 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 163 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 146 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
South Acton has an estimated population of 20,570 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (53%, against 23%), more private renting (34%, against 20%) and more social housing (27%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Acton average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | South Acton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 53.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is South Acton a safe place to live?
South Acton recorded 159.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 369th 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 bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in South Acton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 1,159 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (695).
Is crime in South Acton going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Acton was up 19% on the year before: 3,288 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,755 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Acton?
About 20,570 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Acton?
South Acton 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.