Total Crime Rate
128.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brent has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 districts in London region and the 40th highest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (London), it has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 districts.
The overall crime rate in Brent in the last 12 months was 128.4 per 1,000 residents and was 1.3% lower than the London region average (130.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Brent’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10,525 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 204 cases , up 17.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 54.1% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -22.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14,152 (≈ 41.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 128.4 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilburn | 204.9 | 76.5 (60%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Wembley Hill | 182.1 | 53.8 (42%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 3 | Harlesden & Kensal Green | 167.5 | 39.1 (30%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 4 | Stonebridge | 158.1 | 29.8 (23%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 5 | Barnhill | 140.5 | 12.2 (9%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 6 | Wembley Park | 133.0 | 4.6 (4%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 7 | Roundwood | 129.3 | 0.9 (1%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 8 | Willesden Green | 129.0 | 0.7 (1%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 9 | Queens Park | 119.6 | -8.8 (-7%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 10 | Queensbury | 116.9 | -11.4 (-9%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 11 | Dollis Hill | 115.4 | -13.0 (-10%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 12 | Alperton | 114.1 | -14.3 (-11%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 13 | Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 106.7 | -21.6 (-17%) | High 8/10 |
| 14 | Brondesbury Park | 106.5 | -21.9 (-17%) | High 8/10 |
| 15 | Wembley Central | 105.7 | -22.6 (-18%) | High 8/10 |
| 16 | Kingsbury | 101.0 | -27.4 (-21%) | High 8/10 |
| 17 | Kenton | 90.2 | -38.2 (-30%) | High 8/10 |
| 18 | Tokyngton | 78.9 | -49.5 (-39%) | High 7/10 |
| 19 | Sudbury | 78.6 | -49.8 (-39%) | High 7/10 |
| 20 | Welsh Harp | 63.2 | -65.1 (-51%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 21 | Preston | 61.6 | -66.7 (-52%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 22 | Northwick Park | 52.2 | -76.2 (-59%) | Low 4/10 |
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