Crime Rate in Brent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brent

The total recorded crimes in Brent, UK in February 2026 are around 3,312 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brent crime rate of 9.75 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (882) incidents (9.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (725) incidents (-0.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (242) incidents (-0.41% decrease)
Brent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dukes Way with total crimes: 36
  • St Mark'S Close with total crimes: 29
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 26

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Brent has recorded 3,312 crimes with crime rate of 9.75 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,266 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,269 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,100 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,287 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,415 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,435 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,642 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield2,978 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2

Brent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 882 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 725 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (806 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (726 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 849 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 687 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (847 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (740 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1012 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (965 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (862 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (848 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1036 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (969 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1149 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1045 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1036 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1016 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202627
December 202522
November 202510
October 202521
September 202517
August 202525
July 202522
June 202522
May 202514
April 202524
March 202515
February 202517

A total of 3031 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 233.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 363 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026118
January 2026174
December 2025184
November 2025270
October 2025363
September 2025339
August 2025307
July 2025248
June 2025253
May 2025234
April 2025190
March 2025188
February 2025163

A total of 11437 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 879.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1149 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026725
January 2026726
December 2025687
November 2025740
October 20251012
September 2025862
August 20251036
July 20251149
June 20251016
May 20251079
April 2025874
March 2025838
February 2025693

A total of 2544 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 195.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 279 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026186
January 2026158
December 2025168
November 2025201
October 2025243
September 2025154
August 2025164
July 2025190
June 2025147
May 2025185
April 2025204
March 2025265
February 2025279

A total of 2460 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 189.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 277 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026180
January 2026150
December 2025170
November 2025189
October 2025196
September 2025222
August 2025201
July 2025277
June 2025216
May 2025210
April 2025147
March 2025177
February 2025125

A total of 293 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202627
December 202514
November 202525
October 202525
September 202520
August 202521
July 202527
June 202526
May 202530
April 202523
March 202518
February 202517

A total of 2064 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 158.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026176
January 2026170
December 2025144
November 2025170
October 2025193
September 2025182
August 2025161
July 2025201
June 2025176
May 20256
April 2025177
March 2025182
February 2025126

A total of 3450 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 265.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 310 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026242
January 2026243
December 2025275
November 2025272
October 2025310
September 2025273
August 2025267
July 2025293
June 2025253
May 2025257
April 2025256
March 2025260
February 2025249

A total of 1883 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.85 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026199
January 2026159
December 2025156
November 2025187
October 2025142
September 2025132
August 2025139
July 2025138
June 2025107
May 2025128
April 2025114
March 2025141
February 2025141

A total of 1366 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026105
January 2026102
December 2025117
November 202599
October 2025102
September 2025101
August 2025112
July 2025144
June 2025134
May 202598
April 202594
March 202586
February 202572

A total of 3293 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 253.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 331 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026200
January 2026205
December 2025234
November 2025211
October 2025204
September 2025277
August 2025331
July 2025328
June 2025268
May 2025286
April 2025252
March 2025245
February 2025252

A total of 3213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 247.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026217
January 2026236
December 2025210
November 2025259
October 2025280
September 2025264
August 2025259
July 2025288
June 2025270
May 2025266
April 2025221
March 2025217
February 2025226

A total of 11691 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 899.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1045 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026882
January 2026806
December 2025849
November 2025847
October 2025965
September 2025848
August 2025969
July 20251045
June 20251036
May 2025999
April 2025850
March 2025863
February 2025732

A total of 479 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202635
December 202531
November 202531
October 202542
September 202542
August 202544
July 202537
June 202537
May 202529
April 202537
March 202537
February 202537

High Crime Locations Brent in February 2026

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

1. Dukes Way (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
Drugs3
2. St Mark'S Close (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
3. Bridge Road (Map)
Total26
Theft from the person12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons2
4. Turner Close (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Drugs4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Croxden Close (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
6. The Croft (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2

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