Crime Rate in Alperton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alperton

The total recorded crimes in Alperton, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 146 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alperton crime rate of 2.41 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 Alperton, encompassing approximately 60,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (76.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (228.57% increase)
Alperton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Hanger Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Beresford Avenue with total crimes: 11

How safe is Alperton?

To understand the safety of Alperton, we need to analyze Alperton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Alperton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brent average, with 893 crimes compared to 1120.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alperton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Alperton had fewer crimes than the Brent average, with 1,510 crimes compared to 1,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alperton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Alperton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alperton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alperton has recorded 146 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Alperton crimes were 893. The crime rate of Alperton in 2024 was 14.74 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alperton were around 1,510 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.93 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alperton)CrimesRank (Alperton)CrimesRank (Alperton)
Harlesden & Kensal Green274 31,653 33,175 1
Kilburn306 21,832 13,097 2
Stonebridge307 11,626 43,012 3
Queensbury259 41,691 22,165 9
Roundwood228 91,618 52,593 4
Dollis Hill240 71,330 92,504 5
Wembley Park249 51,387 81,704 14
Willesden Green237 81,429 72,421 6
Wembley Hill246 61,571 62,299 7
Queens Park180 101,184 112,180 8
Kenton177 111,213 102,038 10
Cricklewood & Mapesbury129 15936 141,870 11
Brondesbury Park150 131,038 131,785 12
Wembley Central176 121,175 121,746 13
Welsh Harp101 17760 171,574 15
Barnhill118 16797 161,105 17
Sudbury95 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury67 19700 18699 21
Preston46 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton60 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park30 22270 22476 22

Alperton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202528
March 202526
February 202527
January 202530
December 202422
November 202439
October 202449
September 202432
August 202432

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202521
March 202527
February 202523
January 202524
December 202431
November 202434
October 202435
September 202432
August 202420

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20257
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202516
February 202518
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202421
September 202416
August 20245

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202514
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Alperton in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
2. Hanger Lane (Map)
Total12
Other theft7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Beresford Avenue (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
4. Wycombe Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Wendy Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Hatton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Marquis Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
8. Burnside Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
9. Abbey Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Highcroft Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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