Crime in Southall Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,139 crimes were recorded in Southall Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 164.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southall Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Southall Green
- Types of crime in Southall Green
- Southall Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southall Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southall Green
- Population and deprivation in Southall Green
- Questions about crime in Southall Green
- About this data
3,139 crimes were recorded in Southall Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 164.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 973 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southall Green has the 333rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southall Green | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,139 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.9 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,033 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southall Green was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,139 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,902). Over the whole period it rose 65%, 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 | 3,139 | 164.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,003 | 157.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,670 | 140.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,588 | 136.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,274 | 119.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,043 | 107.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,039 | 107.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,018 | 106.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,902 | 99.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 255 |
| June 2026 | 260 |
| May 2026 | 239 |
| April 2026 | 243 |
| March 2026 | 235 |
| February 2026 | 256 |
| January 2026 | 234 |
| December 2025 | 257 |
| November 2025 | 243 |
| October 2025 | 317 |
| September 2025 | 269 |
| August 2025 | 331 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southall Green 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+23%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in other crime (-26%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 973 | 51.1 | 3.33 | +23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 772 | 40.6 | 1.18 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 351 | 18.4 | 2.23 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 224 | 11.8 | 2.39 | -6% |
| Other theft | 158 | 8.3 | 1.30 | -15% |
| Public order | 149 | 7.8 | 1.18 | +23% |
| Drugs | 140 | 7.4 | 2.25 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -1% |
| Theft from the person | 71 | 3.7 | 2.21 | -8% |
| Robbery | 69 | 3.6 | 2.68 | -8% |
| Burglary | 67 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -9% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.9 | 0.92 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.7 | 0.83 | -24% |
Anti-social behaviour in Southall Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southall Green recorded 973 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Southall Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southall Green recorded 772 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southall Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southall Green recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southall Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southall Green recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southall Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southall Green recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southall Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southall Green recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southall Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southall Green recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southall Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southall Green recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southall Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southall Green recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southall Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southall Green recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southall Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southall Green recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southall Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southall Green recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southall Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southall Green recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southall Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southall Green recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southall Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southall Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southall Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southall Broadway | 3,625 | 244.3 | +48% |
| Southall West | 410 | 82.0 | -50% |
| Norwood Green | 1,934 | 132.9 | -19% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,413 | 89.9 | -45% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,442 | 84.2 | -49% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,411 | 144.2 | -13% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,919 | 102.9 | -38% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | -55% |
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 Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near King Street | 500 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 217 |
| On or near Featherstone Road | 178 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 147 |
| On or near Tilney Road | 145 |
| On or near Hortus Road | 98 |
| On or near Church Avenue | 88 |
| On or near Hartington Road | 87 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 81 |
| On or near The Green | 71 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southall Green 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 | 973 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 954 | 30.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 653 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 228 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Southall Green has an estimated population of 19,033. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southall Green 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 Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 44.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
Is Southall Green a safe place to live?
Southall Green recorded 164.9 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 Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 973 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (772).
Is crime in Southall Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southall Green was up 5% on the year before: 3,139 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,003 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southall Green?
Southall Green 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 Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.