Crime Rate in Wembley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wembley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Wembley Hill, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wembley Hill crime rate of 2.67 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 Hill, encompassing approximately 78,220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (117.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-35.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
Wembley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 36
  • Dukes Way with total crimes: 27
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16

How safe is Wembley Hill?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Wembley Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Brent average, with 1,571 crimes compared to 1,120. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wembley Hill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wembley Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brent average, with 2,299 crimes compared to 1,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wembley Hill witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wembley Hill Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wembley Hill has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 2.67 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Wembley Hill crimes were 1,571. The crime rate of Wembley Hill in 2024 was 20.08 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wembley Hill were around 2,299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.39 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 7 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
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
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 Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202513
December 202413
November 202427
October 202421
September 202415
August 202413
July 20242
May 20243
April 202428
March 20242

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202537
January 202557
December 202463
November 202445
October 202429
September 202425
August 202413
April 202416

A total of 228 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202523
December 202422
November 202429
October 202432
September 202423
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244
April 202430
March 20247

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202547
December 202439
November 202445
October 202441
September 202450
August 202440
April 202439

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202535
December 202443
November 202453
October 202438
September 202452
August 202447
July 20242
May 20246
April 202451
March 20245

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 202412
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
April 20247
March 20242

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 202420
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 20243
April 202419

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wembley Hill in February 2025

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

1. High Road (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting13
Theft from the person13
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Dukes Way (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person6
Other theft2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Public order2
7. Ecclestone Place (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. A4089 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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