Crime in Brondesbury Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,284 crimes were recorded in Brondesbury Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brondesbury Park
- Questions about crime in Brondesbury Park
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (350), violence and sexual offences (251) and shoplifting (159) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,344th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brondesbury Park | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,284 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.1 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,364 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Brondesbury Park of any year here (1,284 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,284 | 96.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,310 | 98.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,457 | 109.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,480 | 110.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,525 | 114.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,651 | 123.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,459 | 109.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,310 | 98.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,564 | 117.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 129 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brondesbury Park recorded notably more robbery (2.1 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (85% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 47 to 159 and public order rose from 43 to 57, while anti-social behaviour fell from 514 to 350 and theft from the person fell from 56 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 350 | 26.2 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 18.8 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 11.9 | 8.5 | +238% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Burglary | 88 | 6.6 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Other theft | 86 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 3.4 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.8 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Brondesbury Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brondesbury Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park | 2,007 | 117.7 | +23% |
| Willesden Green | 2,993 | 152.9 | +59% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,454 | 100.7 | +5% |
| Kilburn | 3,289 | 200.0 | +108% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,242 | 165.2 | +72% |
| Roundwood | 2,836 | 166.3 | +73% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | +18% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | +49% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Brondesbury Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cavendish Road” (362).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cavendish Road | 362 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 129 |
| On or near Mowbray Road | 77 |
| On or near Brondesbury Park | 63 |
| On or near St Hilda'S Close | 49 |
| On or near Aylestone Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Staverton Road | 32 |
| On or near Willesden Lane | 32 |
| On or near Mapesbury Road | 30 |
| On or near Honeyman Close | 29 |
Of the 934 crimes in Brondesbury Park with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 350 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 468 | 50.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 19.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 10.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Brondesbury Park has an estimated population of 13,364 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (48%, against 23%), more private renting (36%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brondesbury Park average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brondesbury Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 47.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brondesbury Park a safe place to live?
Brondesbury Park recorded 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,344th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Brondesbury Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (251).
Is crime in Brondesbury Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brondesbury Park was down 2% on the year before: 1,284 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,310 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brondesbury Park?
About 13,364 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brondesbury Park?
Brondesbury Park 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.