Crime in Brentford West: statistics, rates and trends
742 crimes were recorded in Brentford West in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brentford West at a glance
- Crime trends in Brentford West
- Types of crime in Brentford West
- Brentford West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brentford West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brentford West
- Population and deprivation in Brentford West
- Questions about crime in Brentford West
- About this data
742 crimes were recorded in Brentford West in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 207 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brentford West has the 853rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brentford West | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 742 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.0 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,287 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brentford West was highest in the year to July 2025 (870 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (578). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 742 | 118.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 870 | 138.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 841 | 133.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 601 | 95.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 578 | 91.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 700 | 111.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 712 | 113.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 650 | 103.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 612 | 97.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brentford West 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, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+73%) and criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in public order (-51%) and vehicle crime (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 32.9 | 0.96 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 20.4 | 1.33 | -28% |
| Other theft | 62 | 9.9 | 1.54 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 9.2 | 1.87 | -41% |
| Burglary | 52 | 8.3 | 2.34 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 7.8 | 1.15 | +11% |
| Drugs | 46 | 7.3 | 2.24 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 6.8 | 4.05 | -9% |
| Public order | 36 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -51% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 5.4 | 0.65 | -21% |
| Robbery | 15 | 2.4 | 1.77 | +36% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.77 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brentford West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brentford West recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brentford West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brentford West recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brentford West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brentford West recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brentford West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brentford West recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brentford West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brentford West recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brentford West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brentford West recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brentford West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brentford West recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brentford West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brentford West recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brentford West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brentford West recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brentford West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brentford West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brentford West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brentford West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brentford West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brentford West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brentford West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brentford West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brentford West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brentford West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brentford West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brentford West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brentford West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford East | 1,037 | 108.6 | -8% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,210 | 145.6 | +23% |
| Chiswick Riverside | 705 | 74.4 | -37% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,180 | 81.3 | -31% |
| Chiswick Gunnersbury | 2,063 | 156.5 | +33% |
| Isleworth | 1,163 | 88.2 | -25% |
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | -2% |
| Chiswick Homefields | 1,236 | 84.9 | -28% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ealing Road | 136 |
| On or near Boston Manor Road | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Baltic Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Burden Close | 43 |
| On or near Windmill Road | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Reynard Way | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near York Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brentford West 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 | 274 | 36.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 21.7% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Brentford West has an estimated population of 6,287. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brentford West sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brentford West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Brentford West a safe place to live?
Brentford West recorded 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Brentford West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brentford West was down 15% on the year before: 742 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 870 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brentford West?
Brentford West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.