Crime in Queens Park, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
2,097 crimes were recorded in Queens Park, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Queens Park, Brent at a glance
- Crime trends in Queens Park, Brent
- Types of crime in Queens Park, Brent
- Queens Park, Brent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queens Park, Brent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queens Park, Brent
- Population and deprivation in Queens Park, Brent
- Questions about crime in Queens Park, Brent
- About this data
2,097 crimes were recorded in Queens Park, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 448 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Queens Park, Brent has the 785th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Queens Park, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,097 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.0 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,050 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Queens Park, Brent was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,238 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,929). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 2,097 | 123.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,929 | 113.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,081 | 122.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,036 | 119.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,043 | 119.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,236 | 131.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,238 | 131.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,193 | 128.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,043 | 119.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 197 |
| April 2026 | 226 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 165 |
| December 2025 | 168 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 160 |
| September 2025 | 183 |
| August 2025 | 280 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Queens Park, 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+64%) and drugs (+38%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-28%) and theft from the person (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 448 | 26.3 | 1.71 | +1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 23.1 | 0.67 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 308 | 18.1 | 2.18 | +64% |
| Other theft | 182 | 10.7 | 1.67 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 172 | 10.1 | 2.05 | -2% |
| Burglary | 124 | 7.3 | 2.06 | +28% |
| Drugs | 106 | 6.2 | 1.90 | +38% |
| Public order | 96 | 5.6 | 0.85 | +3% |
| Theft from the person | 82 | 4.8 | 2.85 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -28% |
| Robbery | 59 | 3.5 | 2.56 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 2.0 | 2.42 | -17% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +42% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.36 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Queens Park, Brent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Queens Park, Brent recorded 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Queens Park, Brent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Queens Park, Brent recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Queens Park, Brent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Queens Park, Brent recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Queens Park, Brent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Queens Park, Brent recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Queens Park, Brent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Queens Park, Brent recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Queens Park, Brent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Queens Park, Brent recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Queens Park, Brent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Queens Park, Brent recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Queens Park, Brent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Queens Park, Brent recorded 96 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 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Queens Park, Brent
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Queens Park, Brent recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Queens Park, Brent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Queens Park, Brent recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Queens Park, Brent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Queens Park, Brent recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Queens Park, Brent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Queens Park, Brent recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Queens Park, Brent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Queens Park, Brent recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Queens Park, Brent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Queens Park, Brent recorded 6 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Queens Park, Brent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Queens Park, Brent.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queens Park, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury Park | 1,282 | 95.9 | -22% |
| Kilburn | 3,367 | 204.8 | +66% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,325 | 169.4 | +38% |
| Willesden Green | 3,016 | 154.1 | +25% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,433 | 99.3 | -19% |
| Roundwood | 2,863 | 167.9 | +37% |
| Stonebridge | 3,241 | 148.0 | +20% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,488 | 113.3 | -8% |
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 Queens Park, Brent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 362 |
| On or near Regent Street | 99 |
| On or near Banister Road | 90 |
| On or near Hazel Road | 87 |
| On or near Kensal Rise | 68 |
| On or near Bolton Gardens | 66 |
| On or near Police Station | 63 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Salusbury Road | 49 |
| On or near Kempe Road | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Queens Park, 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 | 875 | 41.7% |
| Not recorded | 448 | 21.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 306 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Queens Park, Brent has an estimated population of 17,050. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Queens Park, Brent sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Queens Park, Brent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.3% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Queens Park, Brent a safe place to live?
Queens Park, Brent recorded 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Queens Park, Brent?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (394).
Is crime in Queens Park, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queens Park, Brent was up 9% on the year before: 2,097 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,929 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Queens Park, Brent?
Queens Park, 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 Queens Park, Brent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.