WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Wembley Central, Brent

Comprehensive safety analysis for Wembley Central, localized within Brent.

Total Crimes

161
trending_up +3.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

99.05per 1k
trending_down -0.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

17,930

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences55
Anti-social Behaviour25
Public Order17
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Theft from Person11
Robbery11
Other Theft10
Drug Offences9
Shoplifting4
Burglary3
Vehicle Crime3
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Turner Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 16Public order: 10Drugs: 3
30
On or near Shopping Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 13Burglary: 1
14
On or near Ealing Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Shoplifting: 1Vehicle crime: 1
10
On or near Shopping Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Other theft: 4
9
On or near Ealing Road Map
Theft from the person: 3Criminal damage and arson: 3Public order: 1
8
On or near Montrose Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Robbery: 2
6
On or near Shopping Area Map
Theft from the person: 5
5
On or near Wembley Central Map
Robbery: 3Shoplifting: 1Theft from the person: 1
5
On or near Union Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Park Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3

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Safety comparison within Brent district.

Local Rank

#11safest in Brent

National Safety

Top 18%Riskiest

City Average

117.66per 1k

Local Policing

Wembley Hill

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Local Priorities

Reduce drugs possession – King Edward Park/Park Lane entrance.

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

• Regular patrols –afternoon and evening.
• ASB warnings to be issued.
• Increase use of Stop and Search when grounds exist.
• Joint operations with Brent Council and Parks to issue fines within PSPO.

Actioned: 7 Jul 2026

Robbery Reduction – Outside Ark Elvin Academy School, Best Western Hotel High Road Wembley junction Cecil Avenue.

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

• High visibility patrols deployed at school finishing times to deter robbery related behaviour and reassure young people.
• Engagement with students and parents to improve awareness of police reporting methods and encourage prompt reporting of incidents.
• Targeted patrols to deter groups congregating outside Ark Elvin Academy and the Best Western Hotel, where nuisance, annoyance and intimidation have been reported.
• Use of Stop and Search, where grounds exist, to disrupt individuals linked to robbery activity.

Actioned: 7 Jul 2026

VAWG - To reduce the prevalence of Violence against women and girls around the transport hubs, Wembley High Street and Ealing Road.

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

• Aim to have 2 engagements per month (Walk, Talk and do)
• To have a visible presence around transport hubs, Wembley High Road and Ealing Road during peak times.
• Work with partner agencies for VAWG engagement and prevention.

Actioned: 7 Jul 2026

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Wembley Hill Ward Panel Meeting Wed 7th October 2026 - 1800HRS

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6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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