Crime in Alperton: statistics, rates and trends
1,937 crimes were recorded in Alperton in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (449), anti-social behaviour (359) and shoplifting (220) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 946th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Alperton | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,937 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.2 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,106 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Alperton of any year here (1,937 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,937 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,737 | 101.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,570 | 91.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,485 | 86.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,448 | 84.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,747 | 102.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,792 | 104.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,443 | 84.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,484 | 86.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 145 |
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 143 |
| May 2026 | 182 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 200 |
| October 2025 | 244 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alperton recorded notably more drugs (3.7 times the national rate), robbery (2.5 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (50% below) and other crime (28% below). On the year before, public order rose from 61 to 114 and robbery rose from 40 to 59, while criminal damage and arson fell from 79 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 449 | 26.2 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 359 | 21.0 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 220 | 12.9 | 8.5 | +47% |
| Drugs | 205 | 12.0 | 3.3 | +34% |
| Other theft | 164 | 9.6 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 114 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +87% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Burglary | 85 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 68 | 4.0 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Robbery | 59 | 3.4 | 1.4 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alperton; the highest is Wembley Park (164.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Northwick Park (44.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alperton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Central | 1,877 | 111.4 | -2% |
| Tokyngton | 802 | 76.7 | -32% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | +37% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | +27% |
| Sudbury | 1,116 | 72.7 | -36% |
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +45% |
| Northwick Park | 481 | 44.7 | -61% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Alperton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (264).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 264 |
| On or near Beresford Avenue | 84 |
| On or near Wycombe Road | 82 |
| On or near Hanger Lane | 72 |
| On or near Newcombe Park | 67 |
| On or near Northwick Road | 65 |
| On or near Hatton Road | 50 |
| On or near Wendy Way | 43 |
| On or near Eagle Road | 39 |
| On or near Highcroft Avenue | 39 |
Of the 1,578 crimes in Alperton with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 359 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 687 | 43.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 507 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 189 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Alperton has an estimated population of 17,106 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (38%, against 20%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alperton average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Alperton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alperton a safe place to live?
Alperton recorded 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 946th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Alperton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 449 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (359).
Is crime in Alperton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alperton was up 12% on the year before: 1,937 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,737 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alperton?
About 17,106 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alperton?
Alperton is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.