Crime in Southfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,432 crimes were recorded in Southfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Southfield
- Questions about crime in Southfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (328), anti-social behaviour (233) and shoplifting (229) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,627th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Southfield | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,432 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.3 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,598 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southfield peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,522 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,133). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,432 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,236 | 74.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,145 | 69.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,301 | 78.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,258 | 75.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,522 | 91.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,504 | 90.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,515 | 91.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,133 | 68.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate) and shoplifting (63% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (42% below) and criminal damage and arson (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 57 to 229 and public order rose from 55 to 70, while criminal damage and arson fell from 88 to 70 and other theft fell from 133 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 19.8 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 14.0 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 229 | 13.8 | 8.5 | +302% |
| Vehicle crime | 207 | 12.5 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other theft | 111 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 73 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Public order | 70 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +7% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southfield; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Northfield, Ealing (60.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton | 3,288 | 159.8 | +85% |
| East Acton | 1,469 | 103.4 | +20% |
| North Acton | 3,049 | 159.4 | +85% |
| Ealing Common | 1,542 | 88.2 | +2% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | +7% |
| Northfield | 818 | 60.2 | -30% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +102% |
| Walpole | 1,957 | 128.0 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Southfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cowley Road” (255).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cowley Road | 255 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Warple Way | 63 |
| On or near Southfield Road | 45 |
| On or near Carlton Road | 41 |
| On or near Essex Park Mews | 39 |
| On or near South Parade | 38 |
| On or near Wilkinson Way | 34 |
| On or near Chiswick High Road | 30 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 26 |
Of the 1,199 crimes in Southfield with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 233 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 657 | 54.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 25.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 83 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Southfield has an estimated population of 16,598 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (66%, against 34%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more private renting (35%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southfield average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 66.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southfield a safe place to live?
Southfield recorded 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,627th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (233).
Is crime in Southfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southfield was up 16% on the year before: 1,432 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,236 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southfield?
About 16,598 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southfield?
Southfield 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.