Crime in Brentford East: statistics, rates and trends
1,068 crimes were recorded in Brentford East in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brentford East
- Questions about crime in Brentford East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (314), anti-social behaviour (228) and vehicle crime (108) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 976th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brentford East | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,068 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.8 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,550 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brentford East peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,201 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (966). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,068 | 111.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,201 | 125.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,141 | 119.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,040 | 108.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 966 | 101.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,105 | 115.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,154 | 120.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 978 | 102.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,183 | 123.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 122 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brentford East recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), burglary (2.1 times the national rate) and other theft (62% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (41% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 46 to 71 and public order rose from 57 to 70, while drugs fell from 81 to 42 and criminal damage and arson fell from 65 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 32.9 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 228 | 23.9 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 11.3 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other theft | 100 | 10.5 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Burglary | 71 | 7.4 | 3.6 | +54% |
| Public order | 70 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Drugs | 42 | 4.4 | 3.3 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brentford East; the highest is Chiswick Gunnersbury (153.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Chiswick Riverside (73.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brentford East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford West | 699 | 111.2 | -1% |
| Chiswick Riverside | 694 | 73.2 | -35% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,188 | 144.2 | +29% |
| Chiswick Gunnersbury | 2,026 | 153.7 | +37% |
| Chiswick Homefields | 1,233 | 84.7 | -24% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -27% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | -20% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Brentford East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 156 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Capital Interchange Way | 85 |
| On or near Kew Bridge | 76 |
| On or near Hope Close | 59 |
| On or near Walnut Tree Road | 53 |
| On or near Titan Court | 41 |
| On or near Cherry Garth | 40 |
| On or near Netley Road | 39 |
| On or near Centaur Court | 34 |
Of the 840 crimes in Brentford East with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 228 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 360 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 241 | 28.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Brentford East has an estimated population of 9,550 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more households without a car (44%, against 23%) and a younger population (6.9%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brentford East average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brentford East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brentford East a safe place to live?
Brentford East recorded 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 976th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Brentford East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (228).
Is crime in Brentford East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brentford East was down 11% on the year before: 1,068 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,201 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brentford East?
About 9,550 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brentford East?
Brentford East 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.