Crime Rate in Brent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brent

The total recorded crimes in Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 3,821 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brent crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brent, encompassing approximately 339,821 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1079) incidents (23.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (999) incidents (17.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (286) incidents (13.49% increase)
Brent Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 48
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38

Brent Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Brent?

To understand the safety of Brent, we need to analyze Brent crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Brent has recorded 24,651 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 72.54 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 248 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 40,527 crimes with a crime rate of 119.26, ranking it 67 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Brent reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 24,651 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Brent recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brent experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 40,527 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Brent recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Brent is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Brent has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Brent Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stonebridge (307 crimes), and the safest, Northwick Park (30 crimes), is 277 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Brent.

Similarly, the area of Wembley Park (239 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Preston Park & East Lane (40 crimes), with a difference of 199 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Brent.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stonebridge307
Kilburn306
Harlesden & Kensal Green274
Queensbury259
Wembley Park249

Safest Wards:

Sudbury95
Kingsbury67
Tokyngton60
Preston46
Northwick Park30

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wembley Park239
Harlesden236
Kilburn West198
Queensbury South189
Wembley East186

Safest Areas:

Wembley North54
Kenton Woodcock Park49
Kingsbury South42
Sudbury West40
Preston Park & East Lane40

Brent Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brent has recorded 3,821 crimes with crime rate of 11.24 ranking 9260th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Brent crimes were 24,651. The crime rate of Brent in 2024 was 72.54 (year) or 6.05 (month) ranking it 248 danzarous in the UK. Brent ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brent were around 40,527 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.26 (year) or 9.94 (month) ranking 67 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Brent ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Brent

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2

Brent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1079 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (999 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (874 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (850 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (863 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (838 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 732 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 693 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (801 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (790 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 804 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 743 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (926 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (819 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (847 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (838 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (937 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (883 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1043 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (769 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2082 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 189.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 279 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025185
April 2025204
March 2025265
February 2025279
January 2025168
December 2024206
November 2024276
October 2024217
September 2024179
August 202491
July 202412

A total of 1428 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025128
April 2025114
March 2025141
February 2025141
January 2025159
December 2024197
November 2024169
October 2024144
September 2024120
August 2024114
July 20241

A total of 211 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202523
March 202518
February 202517
January 202518
December 202418
November 202417
October 202425
September 202430
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 341 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202537
March 202537
February 202537
January 202532
December 202432
November 202432
October 202443
September 202432
August 202430

A total of 1434 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 2025177
March 2025182
February 2025126
January 2025157
December 2024150
November 2024158
October 2024188
September 2024166
August 2024119
July 20245

A total of 1708 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025210
April 2025147
March 2025177
February 2025125
January 2025158
December 2024140
November 2024203
October 2024203
September 2024195
August 2024142
July 20248

A total of 2522 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 229.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025257
April 2025256
March 2025260
February 2025249
January 2025265
December 2024285
November 2024282
October 2024300
September 2024253
August 2024107
July 20248

A total of 161 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202524
March 202515
February 202517
January 202514
December 202410
November 202410
October 202420
September 202426
August 202411

A total of 8432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 702.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 999 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025999
April 2025850
March 2025863
February 2025732
January 2025790
December 2024804
November 2024819
October 2024847
September 2024937
August 2024769
July 202420
June 20242

A total of 944 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 202594
March 202586
February 202572
January 202599
December 2024100
November 202494
October 2024122
September 2024113
August 202463
July 20243

A total of 2471 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 224.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025266
April 2025221
March 2025217
February 2025226
January 2025257
December 2024262
November 2024279
October 2024309
September 2024328
August 2024104
July 20242

A total of 8718 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 871.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1079 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251079
April 2025874
March 2025838
February 2025693
January 2025801
December 2024743
November 2024926
October 2024838
September 2024883
August 20241043

A total of 2673 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 243.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 367 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025286
April 2025252
March 2025245
February 2025252
January 2025313
December 2024262
November 2024272
October 2024312
September 2024367
August 2024111
July 20241

A total of 1777 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 177.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025234
April 2025190
March 2025188
February 2025163
January 2025178
December 2024176
November 2024206
October 2024201
September 2024124
August 2024117

High Crime Locations Brent in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brent postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order12
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Drugs3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total39
Anti-social behaviour30
Theft from the person6
Drugs3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft4
Public order3
4. The Croft (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour15
Robbery2
5. Queensbury Station Parade (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour12
Theft from the person9
Shoplifting3
Robbery3
Public order3
Burglary3
6. High Road (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting22
Theft from the person6
Robbery3
Other theft2

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