Crime in Brondesbury Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,282 crimes were recorded in Brondesbury Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brondesbury Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Brondesbury Park
- Types of crime in Brondesbury Park
- Brondesbury Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brondesbury Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brondesbury Park
- Population and deprivation in Brondesbury Park
- Questions about crime in Brondesbury Park
- About this data
1,282 crimes were recorded in Brondesbury Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 343 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brondesbury Park has the 1,348th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brondesbury Park | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,282 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.9 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,364 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brondesbury Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,693 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,282). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,282 | 95.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,318 | 98.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,426 | 106.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,500 | 112.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,511 | 113.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,693 | 126.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,384 | 103.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,367 | 102.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,561 | 116.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 125 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brondesbury Park 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, shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+496%) and public order (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-36%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 343 | 25.7 | 1.67 | -36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 18.9 | 0.55 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 167 | 12.5 | 1.51 | +496% |
| Burglary | 87 | 6.5 | 1.84 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 6.3 | 1.28 | -26% |
| Other theft | 81 | 6.1 | 0.95 | -16% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 3.6 | 2.13 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -15% |
| Drugs | 41 | 3.1 | 0.94 | +0% |
| Robbery | 40 | 3.0 | 2.22 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.4 | 1.73 | +171% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Brondesbury Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brondesbury Park recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 26.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Brondesbury Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brondesbury Park recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brondesbury Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brondesbury Park recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 496% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brondesbury Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brondesbury Park recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brondesbury Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brondesbury Park recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brondesbury Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brondesbury Park recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brondesbury Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brondesbury Park recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brondesbury Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brondesbury Park recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brondesbury Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brondesbury Park recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brondesbury Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brondesbury Park recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brondesbury Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brondesbury Park recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brondesbury Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brondesbury Park recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brondesbury Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brondesbury Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brondesbury Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brondesbury Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brondesbury Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brondesbury Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brondesbury Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park | 2,097 | 123.0 | +28% |
| Willesden Green | 3,016 | 154.1 | +61% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,433 | 99.3 | +3% |
| Kilburn | 3,367 | 204.8 | +113% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,325 | 169.4 | +77% |
| Roundwood | 2,863 | 167.9 | +75% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,488 | 113.3 | +18% |
| Stonebridge | 3,241 | 148.0 | +54% |
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 Brondesbury Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cavendish Road | 352 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 158 |
| On or near Mowbray Road | 77 |
| On or near Brondesbury Park | 64 |
| On or near St Hilda'S Close | 45 |
| On or near Willesden Lane | 37 |
| On or near Staverton Road | 33 |
| On or near Aylestone Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Mapesbury Road | 29 |
| On or near The Avenue | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brondesbury Park 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 | 477 | 37.2% |
| Not recorded | 343 | 26.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Brondesbury Park has an estimated population of 13,364. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brondesbury Park sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brondesbury Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Brondesbury Park a safe place to live?
Brondesbury Park recorded 95.9 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 Brondesbury Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (253).
Is crime in Brondesbury Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brondesbury Park was down 3% on the year before: 1,282 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,318 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brondesbury Park?
Brondesbury Park 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 Brondesbury Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.