Crime Rate in Wembley Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wembley Central

The total recorded crimes in Wembley Central, Brent, UK in July 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wembley Central crime rate of 3.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Drugs: (37) incidents (131.25% increase)
Wembley Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turner Close with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Wembley Central has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wembley Central)CrimesRank (Wembley Central)CrimesRank (Wembley Central)
Harlesden & Kensal Green302 31,653 33,175 1
Kilburn355 11,832 13,097 2
Queensbury238 91,691 22,165 9
Stonebridge337 21,626 43,012 3
Roundwood284 61,618 52,593 4
Wembley Park286 41,387 81,704 14
Dollis Hill239 81,330 92,504 5
Wembley Hill286 51,571 62,299 7
Willesden Green269 71,429 72,421 6
Queens Park205 111,184 112,180 8
Kenton194 131,213 102,038 10
Cricklewood & Mapesbury133 16936 141,870 11
Brondesbury Park142 141,038 131,785 12
Alperton197 12893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp126 17760 171,574 15
Barnhill141 15797 161,105 17
Sudbury123 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury88 20700 18699 21
Preston78 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton99 19450 20768 20
Northwick Park55 22270 22476 22

Wembley Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202550
May 202553
April 202539
March 202546
February 202528
January 202529
December 202448
November 202432
October 202438
September 202451
August 202436

A total of 158 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202516
May 202534
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 424 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202531
May 202534
April 202530
March 202536
February 202536
January 202525
December 202429
November 202438
October 202433
September 202443
August 202449

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202518
May 202515
April 202517
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 202411
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20258
April 20259
March 202516
February 20258
January 202512
December 202423
November 202420
October 202411
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 212 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202519
April 202529
March 202526
February 202526
January 202517
December 202426
November 202418
October 202422
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 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 July 2025

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

1. Turner Close (Map)
Total25
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ealing Road (Map)
Total11
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Montrose Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
7. Lancelot Crescent (Map)
Total7
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ealing Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Ealing Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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