Crime in Southall Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
3,625 crimes were recorded in Southall Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 244.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southall Broadway at a glance
- Crime trends in Southall Broadway
- Types of crime in Southall Broadway
- Southall Broadway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southall Broadway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southall Broadway
- Population and deprivation in Southall Broadway
- Questions about crime in Southall Broadway
- About this data
3,625 crimes were recorded in Southall Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 244.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 1,118 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southall Broadway has the 129th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southall Broadway | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,625 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 244.3 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,839 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southall Broadway was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,625 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,286). Over the whole period it rose 49%, 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 | 3,625 | 244.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,295 | 222.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,977 | 200.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,685 | 180.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,626 | 177.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,420 | 163.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,286 | 154.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,351 | 158.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,430 | 163.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 391 |
| June 2026 | 320 |
| May 2026 | 340 |
| April 2026 | 352 |
| March 2026 | 331 |
| February 2026 | 259 |
| January 2026 | 274 |
| December 2025 | 288 |
| November 2025 | 280 |
| October 2025 | 288 |
| September 2025 | 236 |
| August 2025 | 266 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southall Broadway 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, violence and sexual offences, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in other crime (+67%) and drugs (+53%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-20%) and theft from the person (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,118 | 75.3 | 4.91 | +27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 820 | 55.3 | 1.61 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 289 | 19.5 | 11.53 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 243 | 16.4 | 3.32 | -9% |
| Other theft | 220 | 14.8 | 2.32 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 183 | 12.3 | 1.49 | -20% |
| Public order | 166 | 11.2 | 1.68 | +22% |
| Drugs | 135 | 9.1 | 2.78 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 8.3 | 1.22 | -5% |
| Robbery | 119 | 8.0 | 5.94 | +9% |
| Burglary | 101 | 6.8 | 1.92 | +38% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.7 | 1.28 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 2.6 | 3.11 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.0 | 2.08 | +173% |
Anti-social behaviour in Southall Broadway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southall Broadway recorded 1,118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (75.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Southall Broadway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southall Broadway recorded 820 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southall Broadway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southall Broadway recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southall Broadway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southall Broadway recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southall Broadway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southall Broadway recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southall Broadway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southall Broadway recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southall Broadway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southall Broadway recorded 166 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 22% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southall Broadway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southall Broadway recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southall Broadway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southall Broadway recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southall Broadway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southall Broadway recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southall Broadway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southall Broadway recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southall Broadway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southall Broadway recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southall Broadway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southall Broadway recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southall Broadway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southall Broadway recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 173% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southall Broadway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southall Broadway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southall Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southall West | 410 | 82.0 | -66% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,413 | 89.9 | -63% |
| Southall Green | 3,139 | 164.9 | -32% |
| Norwood Green | 1,934 | 132.9 | -46% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,442 | 84.2 | -66% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,919 | 102.9 | -58% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | -69% |
| Northolt West End | 1,673 | 95.1 | -61% |
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 Southall Broadway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 638 |
| On or near Parking Area | 357 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road The Broadway | 224 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 201 |
| On or near Oxford Walk | 129 |
| On or near The Crescent | 113 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 90 |
| On or near Orchard Avenue | 89 |
| On or near Samara Drive | 86 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southall Broadway 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 | 1,221 | 33.7% |
| Not recorded | 1,118 | 30.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 662 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 312 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 125 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Southall Broadway has an estimated population of 14,839. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southall Broadway sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southall Broadway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.2% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% |
| Private rented homes | 36.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.5% |
Is Southall Broadway a safe place to live?
Southall Broadway recorded 244.3 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 Southall Broadway?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 1,118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (820).
Is crime in Southall Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southall Broadway was up 10% on the year before: 3,625 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southall Broadway?
Southall Broadway 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 Southall Broadway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.