Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Violent crime leading to injury in Ealing has fallen by 8.3%, according to latest police figures, marking a significant shift in local safety trends.
Over the past year, violent crime that results in injuries has decreased throughout London; according to recent data, Ealing is one of the boroughs where this trend has been most noticeable.
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) released data showing that these offences decreased in Ealing from 2,858 instances between September 2023 and August 2024 to 2,621 in the subsequent 12 months.
The decrease amounts to an 8.3% decrease. Overall, violent crime with injury in London decreased by 8,693 cases, or 11.9%, from 73,057 crimes to 64,364.
Neighboring boroughs likewise showed the same trend. Brent decreased 4.8%, from 2,790 to 2,656 incidents.
Harrow experienced a 1% decline, from 1,254 to 1,242. Hounslow saw a more dramatic decline, going from 2,486 to 2,201, of 11.5%.
Hillingdon saw a 4.9% decline from 2,213 to 2,104, while Hammersmith & Fulham saw an 8.8% decline from 1,782 to 1,625.
Bassam Mahfouz, the London Assembly member for Ealing & Hillingdon, said tackling violent crime was a key priority for residents:
“It’s incredibly positive to see that across London and in particular here in Ealing we’re seeing a significant drop of 8.3% in the number of violent crimes leading to injury.”
Mr Mahfouz added:
“The record investment in the police by the Mayor and the Violence Reduction Unit is clearly having the desired effect.”
What are residents’ views and local community responses?
Several residents witness a considerable degree of emotional attachment and pride in their community and appreciate its history and social architecture, even in the face of adversity.
Safety and anti-social behavior are frequently articulated concerns. In addition, residents note that enhanced lighting and the presence of a ‘cleaner’ and ‘well-maintained’ environment assist in providing a sense of security, whereby many residents remain hesitant about going out at night.
Residents will often advocate for aesthetically pleasing public applications, active public spaces, shopping, and services to be addressed as a priority, but they would also want these to be underpinned by effective transport and policing.
There is a level of appreciation for being involved in shaping local plans and projects, where it is often suggested that there should be regular conversations and involvement in decisions that provide long-term solutions for more pressing social issues.