Crime in Queensbury, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
1,851 crimes were recorded in Queensbury, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Queensbury, Brent
- Questions about crime in Queensbury, Brent
- About this data
1,851 crimes were recorded in Queensbury, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 443 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Queensbury, Brent has the 1,171st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Queensbury, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,851 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.1 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,961 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Queensbury, Brent was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,285 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,584). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,851 | 103.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,285 | 127.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,885 | 104.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,643 | 91.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,584 | 88.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,642 | 91.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,893 | 105.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,000 | 111.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,711 | 95.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 171 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Queensbury, 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, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+77%) and vehicle crime (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-72%) and drugs (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 443 | 24.7 | 1.61 | -10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 386 | 21.5 | 0.63 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 205 | 11.4 | 2.32 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 166 | 9.2 | 1.12 | -72% |
| Burglary | 140 | 7.8 | 2.20 | +77% |
| Other theft | 113 | 6.3 | 0.98 | -18% |
| Public order | 106 | 5.9 | 0.89 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 78 | 4.3 | 2.57 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -11% |
| Robbery | 54 | 3.0 | 2.23 | -2% |
| Drugs | 49 | 2.7 | 0.83 | -27% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.4 | 0.69 | +37% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +83% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Queensbury, Brent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Queensbury, Brent recorded 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Queensbury, Brent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Queensbury, Brent recorded 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Queensbury, Brent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Queensbury, Brent recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Queensbury, Brent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Queensbury, Brent recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Queensbury, Brent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Queensbury, Brent recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Queensbury, Brent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Queensbury, Brent recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Queensbury, Brent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Queensbury, Brent recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Queensbury, Brent
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Queensbury, Brent recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Queensbury, Brent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Queensbury, Brent recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Queensbury, Brent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Queensbury, Brent recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Queensbury, Brent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Queensbury, Brent recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Queensbury, Brent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Queensbury, Brent recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Queensbury, Brent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Queensbury, Brent recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Queensbury, Brent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Queensbury, Brent recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, 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 Queensbury, Brent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Queensbury, Brent.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queensbury, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury | 931 | 87.7 | -15% |
| Kenton | 1,909 | 94.1 | -9% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,369 | 73.5 | -29% |
| Barnhill | 1,624 | 165.1 | +60% |
| Preston | 857 | 73.8 | -28% |
| Wembley Park | 2,511 | 162.9 | +58% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,673 | 160.2 | +55% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,488 | 113.3 | +10% |
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 Queensbury, Brent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 245 |
| On or near Parking Area | 209 |
| On or near Supermarket | 205 |
| On or near Queensbury Station Parade | 66 |
| On or near Limesdale Gardens | 53 |
| On or near Croxden Close | 48 |
| On or near Sedum Close | 44 |
| On or near Stag Close | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Oak Gardens | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Queensbury, 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 | 700 | 37.8% |
| Not recorded | 443 | 23.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 197 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Queensbury, Brent has an estimated population of 17,961. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Queensbury, 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 | Queensbury, Brent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 32.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Queensbury, Brent a safe place to live?
Queensbury, Brent recorded 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Queensbury, Brent?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (386).
Is crime in Queensbury, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queensbury, Brent was down 19% on the year before: 1,851 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,285 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Queensbury, Brent?
Queensbury, 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 Queensbury, Brent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.