Crime Rate in Wembley Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wembley Central

The total recorded crimes in Wembley Central, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wembley Central crime rate of 2.08 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 Wembley Central, encompassing approximately 64,338 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
Wembley Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Turner Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is Wembley Central?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Wembley Central reported a higher crime volume than the Brent average, with 1,175 crimes compared to 1,120. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Wembley Central recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wembley Central had fewer crimes than the Brent average, with 1,746 crimes compared to 1,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wembley Central recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Wembley Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wembley Central Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wembley Central has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Wembley Central crimes were 1,175. The crime rate of Wembley Central in 2024 was 18.26 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wembley Central were around 1,746 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.14 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking 13 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
Brondesbury Park92 171,038 131,785 12
Alperton120 14893 151,510 16
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

Wembley Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202529
December 202448
November 202432
October 202438
September 202451
August 202436
July 20241
May 20241
April 202449
March 20243

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202536
January 202525
December 202429
November 202438
October 202433
September 202443
August 202449
April 202442

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202512
December 202423
November 202420
October 202411
September 202413
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 202428
March 20243

A total of 156 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202517
December 202426
November 202418
October 202422
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
May 20249
April 202413
March 20248

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20245
August 202410
April 202414

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20255
December 202411
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wembley Central in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person9
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Turner Close (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. St James' Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wembley Central (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ealing Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ealing Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Curtis Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Ealing Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2

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