Crime Rate in Wembley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wembley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Wembley Hill, Brent, UK in July 2025 are around 286 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wembley Hill crime rate of 3.66 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (12.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
Wembley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dukes Way with total crimes: 33
  • High Road with total crimes: 32
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 28

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 areas in the Brent.

    • 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 areas in the Brent.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wembley Hill has recorded 286 crimes with crime rate of 3.66 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wembley Hill)CrimesRank (Wembley Hill)CrimesRank (Wembley Hill)
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
Willesden Green269 71,429 72,421 6
Queens Park205 111,184 112,180 8
Kenton194 131,213 102,038 10
Wembley Central210 101,175 121,746 13
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 Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
April 202512
March 202510
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202515
April 202515
March 202515
February 202523
January 202513
December 202413
November 202427
October 202421
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 488 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202545
May 202544
April 202544
March 202542
February 202537
January 202557
December 202463
November 202445
October 202429
September 202425
August 202413

A total of 327 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202522
April 202527
March 202549
February 202550
January 202523
December 202422
November 202429
October 202432
September 202423
August 20246

A total of 545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202546
May 202553
April 202544
March 202553
February 202531
January 202535
December 202443
November 202453
October 202438
September 202452
August 202447

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202516
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202547
May 202554
April 202536
March 202544
February 202530
January 202547
December 202439
November 202445
October 202441
September 202450
August 202440

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202512
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202516
April 202510
March 202513
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 202420
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wembley Hill in July 2025

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

1. Dukes Way (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. High Road (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting25
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour11
Theft from the person4
Robbery3
Burglary2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Kingswood Road (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. A4089 (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Meadow Way (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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