Crime in Brentford West: statistics, rates and trends
699 crimes were recorded in Brentford West in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brentford West
- Questions about crime in Brentford West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (204), anti-social behaviour (116) and vehicle crime (63) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 992nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brentford West | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 699 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.2 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,287 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brentford West peaked in the year to August 2025 (923 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (561). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 699 | 111.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 923 | 146.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 835 | 132.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 636 | 101.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 561 | 89.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 687 | 109.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 733 | 116.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 641 | 102.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 599 | 95.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brentford West recorded notably more theft from the person (2.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (38% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 37 to 45, while theft from the person fell from 65 to 30 and public order fell from 69 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 32.4 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 18.5 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 10.0 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Other theft | 62 | 9.9 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 45 | 7.2 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Drugs | 39 | 6.2 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 5.2 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 4.8 | 1.7 | -54% |
| Robbery | 13 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brentford West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford East | 1,068 | 111.8 | +1% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,188 | 144.2 | +30% |
| Chiswick Riverside | 694 | 73.2 | -34% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -27% |
| Chiswick Gunnersbury | 2,026 | 153.7 | +38% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | -20% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +6% |
| Chiswick Homefields | 1,233 | 84.7 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Brentford West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ealing Road” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ealing Road | 127 |
| On or near Boston Manor Road | 50 |
| On or near Baltic Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Burden Close | 43 |
| On or near Windmill Road | 33 |
| On or near Reynard Way | 28 |
| On or near York Road | 25 |
| On or near York Parade | 24 |
| On or near The Ride | 21 |
Of the 583 crimes in Brentford West with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 116 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 258 | 44.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Brentford West has an estimated population of 6,287 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (36%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%) and more private renting (28%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brentford West average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brentford West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brentford West a safe place to live?
Brentford West recorded 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 992nd 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Brentford West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (116).
Is crime in Brentford West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brentford West was down 24% on the year before: 699 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 923 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brentford West?
About 6,287 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brentford West?
Brentford West 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.