Crime Rate in Alperton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alperton

The total recorded crimes in Alperton, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alperton crime rate of 1.98 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
Alperton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Northwick Road with total crimes: 10
  • Hanger Lane with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Alperton has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)
Harlesden & Kensal Green239 11,653 33,175 1
Kilburn221 31,832 13,097 2
Queensbury186 81,691 22,165 9
Stonebridge235 21,626 43,012 3
Roundwood202 61,618 52,593 4
Wembley Park214 41,387 81,704 14
Dollis Hill157 91,330 92,504 5
Wembley Hill209 51,571 62,299 7
Willesden Green198 71,429 72,421 6
Queens Park124 131,184 112,180 8
Kenton127 121,213 102,038 10
Cricklewood & Mapesbury136 10936 141,870 11
Wembley Central134 111,175 121,746 13
Brondesbury Park92 171,038 131,785 12
Welsh Harp91 18760 171,574 15
Sudbury104 15695 191,035 18
Barnhill84 19797 161,105 17
Kingsbury104 16700 18699 21
Preston53 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton59 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park40 22270 22476 22

Alperton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
April 20245

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202524
December 202431
November 202434
October 202435
September 202432
August 202420
April 202421

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245
April 202412

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202511
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202530
December 202422
November 202439
October 202449
September 202432
August 202432
April 202432
March 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202421
September 202416
August 20245
April 202417

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 9 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 February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Northwick Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hanger Lane (Map)
Total9
Other theft7
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Beresford Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rosemont Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kenmere Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person4
8. Eagle Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Abbeydale Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Water Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1

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