Crime in Southfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,425 crimes were recorded in Southfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Southfield
- Types of crime in Southfield
- Southfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southfield
- Population and deprivation in Southfield
- Questions about crime in Southfield
- About this data
1,425 crimes were recorded in Southfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 328 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southfield has the 1,630th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southfield | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,425 | 43,653 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.9 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,598 | 385,985 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southfield was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,548 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,155). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,425 | 85.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,239 | 74.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,155 | 69.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,281 | 77.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,273 | 76.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,548 | 93.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,489 | 89.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,489 | 89.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,171 | 70.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 139 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southfield 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+362%) and public order (+38%). The largest falls were in robbery (-42%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 242 | 14.6 | 0.95 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 217 | 13.1 | 1.58 | +362% |
| Vehicle crime | 197 | 11.9 | 2.41 | -15% |
| Other theft | 107 | 6.4 | 1.01 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -7% |
| Burglary | 75 | 4.5 | 1.28 | +25% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +38% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.6 | 0.79 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.1 | 1.39 | +19% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 0.80 | -42% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.0 | 0.57 | +33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.4 | 0.20 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southfield recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southfield recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southfield recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 362% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southfield recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southfield recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southfield recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southfield recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southfield recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southfield recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southfield recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southfield recorded 6 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton | 3,260 | 158.5 | +85% |
| East Acton | 1,475 | 103.8 | +21% |
| North Acton | 2,995 | 156.6 | +82% |
| Ealing Common | 1,559 | 89.2 | +4% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | +7% |
| Northfield | 798 | 58.8 | -32% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,612 | 175.7 | +105% |
| Walpole | 1,916 | 125.3 | +46% |
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 Southfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cowley Road | 249 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near Warple Way | 64 |
| On or near Carlton Road | 47 |
| On or near Southfield Road | 47 |
| On or near Essex Park Mews | 44 |
| On or near South Parade | 37 |
| On or near Chiswick High Road | 31 |
| On or near Wilkinson Way | 31 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southfield 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 | 640 | 44.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 242 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Southfield has an estimated population of 16,598. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southfield sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Southfield a safe place to live?
Southfield recorded 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Southfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (242).
Is crime in Southfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southfield was up 15% on the year before: 1,425 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,239 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southfield?
Southfield 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 Southfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.