Crime Rate in Sudbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sudbury

The total recorded crimes in Sudbury, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sudbury 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 Sudbury, encompassing approximately 48,033 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Sudbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Sudbury And Harrow Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Dell with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sudbury?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Sudbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brent average, with 695 crimes compared to 1120.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Sudbury had fewer crimes than the Brent average, with 1,035 crimes compared to 1,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sudbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sudbury has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Sudbury crimes were 695. The crime rate of Sudbury in 2024 was 14.47 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sudbury were around 1,035 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.55 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sudbury)CrimesRank (Sudbury)CrimesRank (Sudbury)
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
Alperton146 14893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp101 17760 171,574 15
Barnhill118 16797 161,105 17
Kingsbury67 19700 18699 21
Preston46 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton60 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park30 22270 22476 22

Sudbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202525
March 202526
February 202527
January 202526
December 202418
November 202435
October 202421
September 202428
August 202434

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202517
March 202537
February 202532
January 202521
December 202431
November 202426
October 202441
September 202425
August 202419
July 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 20247
October 202410
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 202510
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sudbury in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
2. Sudbury And Harrow Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. The Dell (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. St Anne'S Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
5. Maybank Avenue (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Greenbank Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
8. Brewery Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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