Crime in Queensbury, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
1,815 crimes were recorded in Queensbury, Brent in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Queensbury, Brent at a glance
- Crime trends in Queensbury, Brent
- Types of crime in Queensbury, Brent
- Queensbury, Brent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queensbury, Brent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queensbury, Brent
- Demographics of Queensbury, Brent
- Questions about crime in Queensbury, Brent
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (431), violence and sexual offences (405) and vehicle crime (199) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,209th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Queensbury, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,815 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.1 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,961 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Queensbury, Brent peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,259 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,602). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,815 | 101.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,259 | 125.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,961 | 109.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,606 | 89.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,602 | 89.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,641 | 91.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,872 | 104.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,037 | 113.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,677 | 93.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 175 |
| May 2026 | 193 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 146 |
| February 2026 | 164 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 137 |
| November 2025 | 150 |
| October 2025 | 164 |
| September 2025 | 149 |
Compared with England and Wales, Queensbury, Brent recorded notably more theft from the person (2.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below) and violence and sexual offences (34% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 89 to 134 and vehicle crime rose from 165 to 199, while shoplifting fell from 561 to 159 and drugs fell from 65 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 431 | 24.0 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 22.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 199 | 11.1 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 8.9 | 8.5 | -72% |
| Burglary | 134 | 7.5 | 3.6 | +51% |
| Other theft | 107 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 100 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 76 | 4.2 | 1.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Robbery | 52 | 2.9 | 1.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 47 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -28% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Queensbury, Brent; the highest is Barnhill (165.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston, Brent (72.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queensbury, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury | 927 | 87.3 | -14% |
| Kenton | 1,888 | 93.1 | -8% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,395 | 74.9 | -26% |
| Barnhill | 1,628 | 165.5 | +64% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -28% |
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +62% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | +53% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | +12% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Queensbury, Brent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (239).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 239 |
| On or near Supermarket | 197 |
| On or near Parking Area | 196 |
| On or near Queensbury Station Parade | 64 |
| On or near Limesdale Gardens | 51 |
| On or near Croxden Close | 49 |
| On or near Sedum Close | 47 |
| On or near Stag Close | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Oak Gardens | 36 |
Of the 1,384 crimes in Queensbury, Brent with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 431 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 677 | 48.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 292 | 21.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 113 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Queensbury, Brent has an estimated population of 17,961 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queensbury, Brent average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Queensbury, Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Queensbury, Brent a safe place to live?
Queensbury, Brent recorded 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,209th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Queensbury, Brent?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 431 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (405).
Is crime in Queensbury, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queensbury, Brent was down 20% on the year before: 1,815 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,259 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queensbury, Brent?
About 17,961 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queensbury, Brent?
Queensbury, 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.