Crime in Barnhill: statistics, rates and trends
1,628 crimes were recorded in Barnhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 165.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (384), anti-social behaviour (370) and drugs (201) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 330th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Barnhill | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,628 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 165.5 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,836 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Barnhill of any year here (1,628 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 62%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,628 | 165.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,357 | 138.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,569 | 159.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,364 | 138.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,132 | 115.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,090 | 110.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,018 | 103.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,054 | 107.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,008 | 102.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 133 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 130 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 143 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 132 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 168 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barnhill recorded notably more theft from the person (6.5 times the national rate), drugs (6.2 times the national rate) and robbery (4.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (35% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 109 to 201 and anti-social behaviour rose from 282 to 370, while criminal damage and arson fell from 60 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 39.0 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 370 | 37.6 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Drugs | 201 | 20.4 | 3.3 | +84% |
| Theft from the person | 107 | 10.9 | 1.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 105 | 10.7 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 10.6 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 8.2 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Public order | 79 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Robbery | 56 | 5.7 | 1.4 | -2% |
| Burglary | 51 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Barnhill has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | -1% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,395 | 74.9 | -55% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | -6% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -56% |
| Tokyngton | 802 | 76.7 | -54% |
| Kenton | 1,888 | 93.1 | -44% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | -31% |
| Wembley Central | 1,877 | 111.4 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Barnhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bridge Road” (317).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Road | 317 |
| On or near Supermarket | 256 |
| On or near The Close | 83 |
| On or near Blackbird Hill | 56 |
| On or near A4088 | 51 |
| On or near The Drive | 47 |
| On or near Rook Close | 41 |
| On or near Chalkhill Road | 37 |
| On or near Barnhill Road | 36 |
| On or near Windsor Crescent | 32 |
Of the 1,258 crimes in Barnhill with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 370 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 441 | 35.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 391 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 98 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 15 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Barnhill has an estimated population of 9,836 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (37%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnhill average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Barnhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnhill a safe place to live?
Barnhill recorded 165.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 330th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Barnhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (370).
Is crime in Barnhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnhill was up 20% on the year before: 1,628 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,357 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnhill?
About 9,836 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnhill?
Barnhill 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.