Crime in Queens Park, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
2,007 crimes were recorded in Queens Park, Brent in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Queens Park, Brent
- Questions about crime in Queens Park, Brent
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (426), violence and sexual offences (396) and shoplifting (318) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 858th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Queens Park, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,007 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.7 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,050 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Queens Park, Brent of any year here (2,007 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,007 | 117.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,013 | 118.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,068 | 121.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,038 | 119.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,070 | 121.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,189 | 128.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,273 | 133.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,197 | 128.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,030 | 119.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 190 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Queens Park, Brent recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.4 times the national rate), robbery (2.4 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (46% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 190 to 318 and burglary rose from 99 to 116, while theft from the person fell from 116 to 65 and drugs fell from 121 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 426 | 25.0 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 396 | 23.2 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 318 | 18.7 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Other theft | 175 | 10.3 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 174 | 10.2 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 116 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Public order | 93 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Drugs | 74 | 4.3 | 3.3 | -39% |
| Theft from the person | 65 | 3.8 | 1.7 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Robbery | 55 | 3.2 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 2.0 | 0.8 | -11% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Queens Park, Brent; the highest is Kilburn, Brent (200.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Brondesbury Park (96.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queens Park, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brondesbury Park | 1,284 | 96.1 | -18% |
| Kilburn | 3,289 | 200.0 | +70% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,242 | 165.2 | +40% |
| Willesden Green | 2,993 | 152.9 | +30% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,454 | 100.7 | -14% |
| Roundwood | 2,836 | 166.3 | +41% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | +22% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Queens Park, Brent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (389).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 389 |
| On or near Hazel Road | 89 |
| On or near Banister Road | 74 |
| On or near Bolton Gardens | 63 |
| On or near Police Station | 62 |
| On or near Regent Street | 59 |
| On or near Kensal Rise | 55 |
| On or near Salusbury Road | 47 |
| On or near Kempe Road | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
Of the 1,581 crimes in Queens Park, Brent with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 426 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 848 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 18.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 112 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Queens Park, Brent has an estimated population of 17,050 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (49%, against 23%), more private renting (34%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (56%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queens Park, Brent average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Queens Park, Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Queens Park, Brent a safe place to live?
Queens Park, Brent recorded 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 858th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Queens Park, Brent?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 426 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (396).
Is crime in Queens Park, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queens Park, Brent was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,007 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,013 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queens Park, Brent?
About 17,050 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queens Park, Brent?
Queens Park, 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.