WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Preston, Brent

Comprehensive safety analysis for Preston, localized within Brent.

Total Crimes

72
trending_up +20.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

62.06per 1k
trending_up +3.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,666

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences25
Anti-social Behaviour13
Theft from Person10
Vehicle Crime9
Drug Offences4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Robbery3
Other Theft3
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Courtenay Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Robbery: 1
6
On or near Preston Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Preston Road Map
Theft from the person: 4
4
On or near Derwent Gardens Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Arnside Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Windermere Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Elmstead Avenue Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Edison Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Elmstead Avenue Map
Theft from the person: 2
2

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Local Rank

#4safest in Brent

City Average

117.66per 1k

Local Policing

Preston

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Local Priorities

3 Windermere Parade
- Review any outstanding licensing issues
- Maintain/increase presence for visibility and deterrence
- Stop and search as needed
Target: reduced drug and ASB activity

Issued: 16 Jan 2026

2 Preston Park
- Maintain/increase visible/plain clothes presence
- Implement some patrols under new SNT late shift (‘til midnight)
Target: reassurance, deterrence and arrests for offences.

Issued: 16 Jan 2026

1 Preston Road and Preston Road Station
- Operation in place with BTP
- Maintain/increase overt and covert patrols
- Increase stop and search
- Engagement with businesses
Target: local reassurance, monitoring and crime drop from each quarter

Issued: 16 Jan 2026

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