Crime in Kingsbury, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
927 crimes were recorded in Kingsbury, Brent in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingsbury, Brent at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsbury, Brent
- Types of crime in Kingsbury, Brent
- Kingsbury, Brent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsbury, Brent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsbury, Brent
- Demographics of Kingsbury, Brent
- Questions about crime in Kingsbury, Brent
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (250), anti-social behaviour (177) and shoplifting (126) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,592nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kingsbury, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 927 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.3 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,616 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingsbury, Brent peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,194 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (776). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 927 | 87.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,194 | 112.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 996 | 93.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 883 | 83.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 995 | 93.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,164 | 109.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,129 | 106.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,033 | 97.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 776 | 73.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingsbury, Brent recorded notably more robbery (94% above the national rate), vehicle crime (48% above the national rate) and shoplifting (40% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (31% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 24 to 28, while shoplifting fell from 296 to 126 and criminal damage and arson fell from 66 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 23.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 16.7 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 11.9 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 7.3 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other theft | 71 | 6.7 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 2.4 | 1.7 | -19% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingsbury, Brent; the highest is Barnhill (165.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston, Brent (72.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsbury, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury | 1,815 | 101.1 | +16% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,395 | 74.9 | -14% |
| Barnhill | 1,628 | 165.5 | +90% |
| Kenton | 1,888 | 93.1 | +7% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | +30% |
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +88% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -17% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | +77% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Kingsbury, Brent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (175).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 175 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 98 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Capitol Way | 68 |
| On or near Elmwood Crescent | 61 |
| On or near Windover Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Airco Close | 32 |
| On or near Westfield Close | 30 |
| On or near Rydal Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Highcroft | 21 |
Of the 750 crimes in Kingsbury, Brent with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 361 | 48.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 23.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Kingsbury, Brent has an estimated population of 10,616 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%), more students (11.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsbury, Brent average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingsbury, Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingsbury, Brent a safe place to live?
Kingsbury, Brent recorded 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,592nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Kingsbury, Brent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Kingsbury, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsbury, Brent was down 22% on the year before: 927 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,194 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsbury, Brent?
About 10,616 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsbury, Brent?
Kingsbury, Brent 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.