Crime in Southall West: statistics, rates and trends
401 crimes were recorded in Southall West in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southall West at a glance
- Crime trends in Southall West
- Types of crime in Southall West
- Southall West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southall West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southall West
- Demographics of Southall West
- Questions about crime in Southall West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (119), anti-social behaviour (75) and vehicle crime (48) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,836th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Southall West | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 401 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,000 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Southall West of any year here (401 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 401 | 80.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 308 | 61.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 248 | 49.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 301 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 329 | 65.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 355 | 71.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 324 | 64.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 345 | 69.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 321 | 64.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southall West recorded notably more vehicle crime (93% above the national rate), drugs (59% above the national rate) and burglary (46% above the national rate), and notably less public order (31% below) and violence and sexual offences (30% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 34 and anti-social behaviour rose from 62 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 15.0 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Other theft | 34 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +62% |
| Burglary | 26 | 5.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 26 | 5.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 23 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southall West; the highest is Southall Broadway (245.4 per 1,000) and the lowest North Hanwell (74.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southall West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southall Broadway | 3,642 | 245.4 | +206% |
| Southall Green | 3,062 | 160.9 | +101% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,466 | 93.3 | +16% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,453 | 84.9 | +6% |
| Norwood Green | 1,945 | 133.7 | +67% |
| Northolt West End | 1,712 | 97.3 | +21% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,903 | 102.0 | +27% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 95% of the crime recorded in Southall West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beaconsfield Road” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 91 |
| On or near Cherry Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 41 |
| On or near Bankside | 36 |
| On or near Ranelagh Road | 30 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 30 |
| On or near Beresford Road | 29 |
| On or near Lancaster Road | 25 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 21 |
| On or near Livingstone Road | 20 |
Of the 326 crimes in Southall West with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Southall West has an estimated population of 5,000 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (41%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southall West average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Southall West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southall West a safe place to live?
Southall West recorded 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,836th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Southall West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Southall West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southall West was up 30% on the year before: 401 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 308 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southall West?
About 5,000 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southall West?
Southall West 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.