Crime in Southall Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
3,642 crimes were recorded in Southall Broadway in the 12 months to August 2026, 245.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Southall Broadway
- Questions about crime in Southall Broadway
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (1,120), violence and sexual offences (818) and theft from the person (292) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 128th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Southall Broadway | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,642 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 245.4 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,839 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Southall Broadway of any year here (3,642 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,642 | 245.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,300 | 222.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,010 | 202.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,701 | 182.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,614 | 176.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,414 | 162.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,343 | 157.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,325 | 156.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,413 | 162.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 283 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southall Broadway recorded notably more theft from the person (11.7 times the national rate), robbery (6.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (4.9 times the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 24 to 42 and drugs rose from 93 to 142, while criminal damage and arson fell from 132 to 109 and shoplifting fell from 225 to 186.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,120 | 75.5 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 818 | 55.1 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 292 | 19.7 | 1.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 238 | 16.0 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other theft | 218 | 14.7 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 186 | 12.5 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Public order | 179 | 12.1 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Drugs | 142 | 9.6 | 3.3 | +53% |
| Robbery | 123 | 8.3 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Burglary | 106 | 7.1 | 3.6 | +49% |
| Other crime | 42 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.4 | 0.8 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Southall Broadway has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southall Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southall West | 401 | 80.2 | -67% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,466 | 93.3 | -62% |
| Southall Green | 3,062 | 160.9 | -34% |
| Norwood Green | 1,945 | 133.7 | -46% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,453 | 84.9 | -65% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,903 | 102.0 | -58% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -70% |
| Northolt West End | 1,712 | 97.3 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Southall Broadway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (684).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 684 |
| On or near Parking Area | 364 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road The Broadway | 215 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 198 |
| On or near Oxford Walk | 134 |
| On or near The Crescent | 106 |
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 92 |
| On or near Orchard Avenue | 90 |
| On or near Samara Drive | 90 |
Of the 2,522 crimes in Southall Broadway with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,208 | 47.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 671 | 26.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 296 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 142 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 124 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Southall Broadway has an estimated population of 14,839 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (41%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southall Broadway average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Southall Broadway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Southall Broadway a safe place to live?
Southall Broadway recorded 245.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 128th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Southall Broadway?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 1,120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (818).
Is crime in Southall Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southall Broadway was up 10% on the year before: 3,642 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,300 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southall Broadway?
About 14,839 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southall Broadway?
Southall Broadway 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.