Crime in Kenton, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
1,909 crimes were recorded in Kenton, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kenton, Brent at a glance
- Crime trends in Kenton, Brent
- Types of crime in Kenton, Brent
- Kenton, Brent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kenton, Brent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kenton, Brent
- Population and deprivation in Kenton, Brent
- Questions about crime in Kenton, Brent
- About this data
1,909 crimes were recorded in Kenton, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 624 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kenton, Brent has the 1,388th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kenton, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,909 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.1 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,285 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kenton, Brent was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,909 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,689). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 1,909 | 94.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,826 | 90.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,814 | 89.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,788 | 88.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,764 | 87.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,905 | 93.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,904 | 93.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,887 | 93.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,689 | 83.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 157 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 181 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 169 |
| February 2026 | 157 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 138 |
| November 2025 | 178 |
| October 2025 | 190 |
| September 2025 | 180 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kenton, Brent 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 vehicle crime, drugs, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+49%) and public order (+21%). The largest falls were in burglary (-21%) and anti-social behaviour (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 624 | 30.8 | 0.90 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 371 | 18.3 | 1.19 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 155 | 7.6 | 1.55 | +8% |
| Other theft | 128 | 6.3 | 0.99 | -3% |
| Public order | 114 | 5.6 | 0.85 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 5.4 | 0.65 | +49% |
| Drugs | 99 | 4.9 | 1.49 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 75 | 3.7 | 2.19 | +19% |
| Burglary | 65 | 3.2 | 0.91 | -21% |
| Robbery | 44 | 2.2 | 1.61 | +10% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.7 | 0.90 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kenton, Brent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kenton, Brent recorded 624 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kenton, Brent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kenton, Brent recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kenton, Brent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kenton, Brent recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kenton, Brent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kenton, Brent recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kenton, Brent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kenton, Brent recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kenton, Brent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kenton, Brent recorded 110 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 up 49% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kenton, Brent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kenton, Brent recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kenton, Brent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kenton, Brent recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kenton, Brent
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kenton, Brent recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kenton, Brent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kenton, Brent recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kenton, Brent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kenton, Brent recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kenton, Brent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kenton, Brent recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kenton, Brent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kenton, Brent recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kenton, Brent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kenton, Brent recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kenton, Brent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kenton, Brent.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenton, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | 857 | 73.8 | -22% |
| Queensbury | 1,851 | 103.1 | +10% |
| Northwick Park | 494 | 45.9 | -51% |
| Barnhill | 1,624 | 165.1 | +75% |
| Wembley Park | 2,511 | 162.9 | +73% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,673 | 160.2 | +70% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,369 | 73.5 | -22% |
| Kingsbury | 931 | 87.7 | -7% |
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 Kenton, Brent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mark'S Close | 473 |
| On or near Nash Way | 155 |
| On or near Churchill Avenue | 67 |
| On or near Minterne Road | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Kenton Road | 47 |
| On or near Preston Waye | 45 |
| On or near Hawthorne Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Nightingale Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Oxenpark Avenue | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kenton, Brent 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 | 630 | 33.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 430 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 371 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 250 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Kenton, Brent has an estimated population of 20,285. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kenton, Brent sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kenton, Brent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Kenton, Brent a safe place to live?
Kenton, Brent recorded 94.1 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 Kenton, Brent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 624 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (371).
Is crime in Kenton, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenton, Brent was up 5% on the year before: 1,909 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,826 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kenton, Brent?
Kenton, Brent 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 Kenton, Brent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.