Crime in South Acton: statistics, rates and trends
3,260 crimes were recorded in South Acton in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in South Acton
- Questions about crime in South Acton
- About this data
3,260 crimes were recorded in South Acton in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 1,134 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Acton has the 378th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Acton | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,260 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 158.5 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,570 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Acton was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,260 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,718). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 3,260 | 158.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,718 | 132.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,794 | 135.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,930 | 142.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,030 | 147.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,046 | 148.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,930 | 142.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,126 | 152.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,893 | 140.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 251 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Acton 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft, public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+85%) and bicycle theft (+70%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,134 | 55.1 | 3.59 | +44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 706 | 34.3 | 1.00 | +15% |
| Other theft | 233 | 11.3 | 1.77 | -1% |
| Public order | 231 | 11.2 | 1.69 | +85% |
| Shoplifting | 194 | 9.4 | 1.14 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 177 | 8.6 | 1.75 | +14% |
| Burglary | 144 | 7.0 | 1.98 | +44% |
| Drugs | 138 | 6.7 | 2.05 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 5.1 | 0.75 | -28% |
| Robbery | 53 | 2.6 | 1.91 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 52 | 2.5 | 1.50 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 1.9 | 2.30 | +70% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.3 | 1.35 | +238% |
Anti-social behaviour in South Acton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Acton recorded 1,134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in South Acton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Acton recorded 706 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Acton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Acton recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Acton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Acton recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Acton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Acton recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Acton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Acton recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Acton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Acton recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Acton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Acton recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Acton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Acton recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Acton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Acton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Acton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Acton recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Acton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Acton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Acton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Acton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Acton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Acton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 238% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Acton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Acton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield | 1,425 | 85.9 | -46% |
| East Acton | 1,475 | 103.8 | -34% |
| Ealing Common | 1,559 | 89.2 | -44% |
| North Acton | 2,995 | 156.6 | -1% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -42% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,612 | 175.7 | +11% |
| Northfield | 798 | 58.8 | -63% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | -21% |
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 South Acton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 325 |
| On or near Shrublands Lane | 234 |
| On or near High Street | 160 |
| On or near Gunnersbury Lane | 145 |
| On or near Strafford Road | 87 |
| On or near Woodlands Avenue | 81 |
| On or near Burlington Mews | 72 |
| On or near Crown Street | 71 |
| On or near Steyne Road | 69 |
| On or near Bollo Bridge Road | 66 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Acton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 1,134 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 894 | 27.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 562 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 261 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 150 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 141 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
South Acton has an estimated population of 20,570. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Acton sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Acton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.1% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% |
| Private rented homes | 34.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.8% |
Is South Acton a safe place to live?
South Acton recorded 158.5 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 South Acton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 1,134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (706).
Is crime in South Acton going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Acton was up 20% on the year before: 3,260 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,718 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Acton?
South Acton 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 South Acton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.