Crime in Northwick Park: statistics, rates and trends
481 crimes were recorded in Northwick Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northwick Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Northwick Park
- Types of crime in Northwick Park
- Northwick Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northwick Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northwick Park
- Demographics of Northwick Park
- Questions about crime in Northwick Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (185), anti-social behaviour (71) and vehicle crime (49) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,261st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Northwick Park | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 481 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.7 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,767 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northwick Park peaked in the year to August 2020 (721 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (462). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 481 | 44.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 561 | 52.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 462 | 42.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 468 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 542 | 50.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 682 | 63.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 721 | 67.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 681 | 63.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 607 | 56.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (68% below) and public order (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 23 and anti-social behaviour fell from 106 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 17.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Northwick Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwick Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 1,116 | 72.7 | +63% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | +63% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | +247% |
| Wembley Central | 1,877 | 111.4 | +149% |
| Kenton | 1,888 | 93.1 | +108% |
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +267% |
| Barnhill | 1,628 | 165.5 | +270% |
| Alperton | 1,937 | 113.2 | +153% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Northwick Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “East Lane” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near East Lane | 53 |
| On or near Watford Road | 48 |
| On or near Woodfield Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Perrin Road | 21 |
| On or near The Green | 21 |
| On or near Holt Road | 19 |
| On or near East Court | 17 |
| On or near Oldborough Road | 17 |
| On or near Spencer Road | 16 |
| On or near Elms Lane | 15 |
Of the 410 crimes in Northwick Park with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 10.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Northwick Park has an estimated population of 10,767 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%) and more students (10.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northwick Park average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Northwick Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northwick Park a safe place to live?
Northwick Park recorded 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,261st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Northwick Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Northwick Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwick Park was down 14% on the year before: 481 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 561 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northwick Park?
About 10,767 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northwick Park?
Northwick 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.