Crime in Brentford East: statistics, rates and trends
1,037 crimes were recorded in Brentford East in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brentford East at a glance
- Crime trends in Brentford East
- Types of crime in Brentford East
- Brentford East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brentford East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brentford East
- Population and deprivation in Brentford East
- Questions about crime in Brentford East
- About this data
1,037 crimes were recorded in Brentford East in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 299 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brentford East has the 1,039th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brentford East | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,037 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.6 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,550 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brentford East was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,199 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (950). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,037 | 108.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,192 | 124.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,162 | 121.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,044 | 109.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 950 | 99.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,115 | 116.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,124 | 117.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,014 | 106.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,199 | 125.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brentford East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+38%) and public order (+22%). The largest falls were in drugs (-47%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 31.3 | 0.91 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 23.2 | 1.52 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 11.2 | 2.27 | -26% |
| Other theft | 93 | 9.7 | 1.52 | -8% |
| Public order | 67 | 7.0 | 1.06 | +22% |
| Burglary | 65 | 6.8 | 1.92 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -24% |
| Drugs | 43 | 4.5 | 1.38 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.5 | 0.42 | -8% |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.0 | 1.47 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.7 | 0.99 | +23% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 1.27 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brentford East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brentford East recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brentford East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brentford East recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brentford East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brentford East recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brentford East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brentford East recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brentford East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brentford East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brentford East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brentford East recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brentford East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brentford East recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brentford East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brentford East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brentford East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brentford East recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brentford East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brentford East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brentford East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brentford East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brentford East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brentford East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brentford East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brentford East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brentford East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brentford East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brentford East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brentford East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brentford East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford West | 742 | 118.0 | +9% |
| Chiswick Riverside | 705 | 74.4 | -32% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,210 | 145.6 | +34% |
| Chiswick Gunnersbury | 2,063 | 156.5 | +44% |
| Chiswick Homefields | 1,236 | 84.9 | -22% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,180 | 81.3 | -25% |
| Isleworth | 1,163 | 88.2 | -19% |
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | +7% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brentford East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 149 |
| On or near Parking Area | 83 |
| On or near Capital Interchange Way | 80 |
| On or near Kew Bridge | 73 |
| On or near Hope Close | 58 |
| On or near Walnut Tree Road | 52 |
| On or near Cherry Garth | 41 |
| On or near A4 | 35 |
| On or near Netley Road | 34 |
| On or near Titan Court | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brentford East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 347 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 241 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 222 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Brentford East has an estimated population of 9,550. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brentford East sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brentford East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.8% |
| Social rented homes | 41.5% |
| Private rented homes | 28.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Brentford East a safe place to live?
Brentford East recorded 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brentford East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (222).
Is crime in Brentford East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brentford East was down 13% on the year before: 1,037 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,192 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brentford East?
Brentford East is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brentford East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.