Crime in Southall West: statistics, rates and trends
410 crimes were recorded in Southall West in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Southall West
- Questions about crime in Southall West
- About this data
410 crimes were recorded in Southall West in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southall West has the 1,781st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southall West | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 410 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.0 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +39% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,000 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southall West was highest in the year to July 2026 (410 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (250). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 410 | 82.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 295 | 59.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 250 | 50.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 317 | 63.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 330 | 66.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 352 | 70.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 326 | 65.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 334 | 66.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 339 | 67.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southall West 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 vehicle crime, burglary, drugs.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+59%) and vehicle crime (+28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 24.0 | 0.70 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 16.2 | 1.06 | +59% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 10.0 | 2.03 | +28% |
| Other theft | 35 | 7.0 | 1.09 | +94% |
| Burglary | 26 | 5.2 | 1.47 | +160% |
| Drugs | 26 | 5.2 | 1.59 | +1200% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.8 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.6 | 1.18 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.4 | 1.70 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southall West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southall West recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southall West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southall West recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southall West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southall West recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southall West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southall West recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southall West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southall West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southall West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southall West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1200% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southall West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southall West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southall West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southall West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southall West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southall West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southall West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southall West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southall West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southall West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southall West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southall West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southall West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southall West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southall West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southall West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southall West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southall West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southall West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southall Broadway | 3,625 | 244.3 | +198% |
| Southall Green | 3,139 | 164.9 | +101% |
| Dormers Wells | 1,413 | 89.9 | +10% |
| Lady Margaret | 1,442 | 84.2 | +3% |
| Norwood Green | 1,934 | 132.9 | +62% |
| Northolt West End | 1,673 | 95.1 | +16% |
| Greenford Broadway | 1,919 | 102.9 | +25% |
| North Hanwell | 1,122 | 74.7 | -9% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 89 |
| On or near Cherry Avenue | 60 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 40 |
| On or near Bankside | 39 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 34 |
| On or near Ranelagh Road | 32 |
| On or near Beresford Road | 29 |
| On or near Lancaster Road | 26 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 20 |
| On or near Livingstone Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southall West 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 | 140 | 34.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Southall West has an estimated population of 5,000. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southall West sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southall West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 40.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is Southall West a safe place to live?
Southall West recorded 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Southall West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southall West was up 39% on the year before: 410 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southall West?
Southall West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.