Crime Rate in Wembley Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wembley Central

The total recorded crimes in Wembley Central, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wembley Central crime rate of 2.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (35.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (34) incidents (240.00% increase)
Wembley Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turner Close with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Brent.

    • 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 areas in the Brent.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wembley Central has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wembley Central)CrimesRank (Wembley Central)CrimesRank (Wembley Central)
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
Alperton146 14893 151,510 16
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

Wembley Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202529
March 202526
February 202526
January 202517
December 202426
November 202418
October 202422
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
May 20249

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202530
March 202536
February 202536
January 202525
December 202429
November 202438
October 202433
September 202443
August 202449

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 202411
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
May 20243

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202539
March 202546
February 202528
January 202529
December 202448
November 202432
October 202438
September 202451
August 202436
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20245
August 202410

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202516
February 20258
January 202512
December 202423
November 202420
October 202411
September 202413
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Wembley Central in May 2025

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

1. Turner Close (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Wembley Central (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ealing Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Talbot Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Montrose Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
9. Market Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1

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