Crime in Walpole: statistics, rates and trends
1,957 crimes were recorded in Walpole in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (668), violence and sexual offences (398) and vehicle crime (283) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 721st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Walpole | Ealing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,957 | 43,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.0 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,288 | 385,985 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walpole peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,402 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,633). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,957 | 128.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,402 | 157.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,830 | 119.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,633 | 106.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,895 | 124.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,113 | 138.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,273 | 148.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,140 | 140.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,738 | 113.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 232 |
| July 2026 | 189 |
| June 2026 | 182 |
| May 2026 | 160 |
| April 2026 | 186 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 176 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 119 |
| November 2025 | 152 |
| October 2025 | 168 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walpole recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.7 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.8 times the national rate) and robbery (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (53% below) and shoplifting (33% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 44 to 53, while shoplifting fell from 280 to 87 and criminal damage and arson fell from 97 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 668 | 43.7 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 398 | 26.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 283 | 18.5 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Other theft | 112 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 99 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 5.7 | 8.5 | -69% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 53 | 3.5 | 1.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -51% |
| Robbery | 47 | 3.1 | 1.4 | -13% |
| Drugs | 45 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walpole; the highest is Ealing Broadway (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Northfield, Ealing (60.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walpole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 818 | 60.2 | -53% |
| Hanwell Broadway | 2,334 | 139.6 | +9% |
| Ealing Broadway | 2,595 | 174.6 | +36% |
| Ealing Common | 1,542 | 88.2 | -31% |
| Pitshanger | 1,091 | 71.0 | -45% |
| North Hanwell | 1,124 | 74.8 | -42% |
| Hanger Hill | 1,508 | 92.3 | -28% |
| South Acton | 3,288 | 159.8 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Walpole over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chapel Road” (130).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chapel Road | 130 |
| On or near Police Station | 103 |
| On or near Broomfield Place | 97 |
| On or near Hospital | 89 |
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Regina Road | 76 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 69 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road | 68 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 61 |
Of the 1,289 crimes in Walpole with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 668 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 661 | 51.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 309 | 24.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Walpole has an estimated population of 15,288 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%), more private renting (36%, against 20%) and more households without a car (39%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walpole average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Walpole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Walpole a safe place to live?
Walpole recorded 128.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 721st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Walpole?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 668 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (398).
Is crime in Walpole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walpole was down 19% on the year before: 1,957 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,402 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walpole?
About 15,288 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walpole?
Walpole 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.