Crime in Sudbury, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
1,148 crimes were recorded in Sudbury, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sudbury, Brent at a glance
- Crime trends in Sudbury, Brent
- Types of crime in Sudbury, Brent
- Sudbury, Brent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sudbury, Brent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sudbury, Brent
- Population and deprivation in Sudbury, Brent
- Questions about crime in Sudbury, Brent
- About this data
1,148 crimes were recorded in Sudbury, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sudbury, Brent has the 2,033rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sudbury, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,148 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.8 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,346 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sudbury, Brent was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,237 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,007). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 1,148 | 74.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,237 | 80.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,075 | 70.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,053 | 68.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,103 | 71.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,219 | 79.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,212 | 79.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,007 | 65.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,034 | 67.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sudbury, 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, robbery, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in robbery (+82%) and burglary (+26%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and public order (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 317 | 20.7 | 0.60 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 310 | 20.2 | 1.32 | -10% |
| Other theft | 76 | 5.0 | 0.77 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.2 | 0.61 | -29% |
| Public order | 64 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -16% |
| Robbery | 60 | 3.9 | 2.89 | +82% |
| Drugs | 57 | 3.7 | 1.14 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +9% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +26% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.2 | 1.31 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +44% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.31 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sudbury, Brent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sudbury, Brent recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sudbury, Brent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sudbury, Brent recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sudbury, Brent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sudbury, Brent recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sudbury, Brent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sudbury, Brent recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sudbury, Brent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sudbury, Brent recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sudbury, Brent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sudbury, Brent recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sudbury, Brent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sudbury, Brent recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sudbury, Brent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sudbury, Brent recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sudbury, Brent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sudbury, Brent recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sudbury, Brent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sudbury, Brent recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sudbury, Brent
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sudbury, Brent recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sudbury, Brent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sudbury, Brent recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sudbury, Brent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sudbury, Brent recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sudbury, Brent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sudbury, Brent recorded 4 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sudbury, Brent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sudbury, Brent.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sudbury, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Park | 494 | 45.9 | -39% |
| Wembley Central | 1,913 | 113.6 | +52% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,673 | 160.2 | +114% |
| Preston | 857 | 73.8 | -1% |
| Alperton | 1,934 | 113.1 | +51% |
| Wembley Park | 2,511 | 162.9 | +118% |
| Tokyngton | 812 | 77.6 | +4% |
| Kenton | 1,909 | 94.1 | +26% |
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 Sudbury, Brent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 89 |
| On or near The Dell | 72 |
| On or near Sudbury And Harrow Road | 60 |
| On or near Sudbury Crescent | 47 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 35 |
| On or near Thomas A Beckett Close | 33 |
| On or near District Road | 33 |
| On or near Bramley Lodge | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sudbury, 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 | 316 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 310 | 27.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 12.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Sudbury, Brent has an estimated population of 15,346. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sudbury, Brent sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sudbury, Brent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 39.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Sudbury, Brent a safe place to live?
Sudbury, Brent recorded 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Sudbury, Brent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (310).
Is crime in Sudbury, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sudbury, Brent was down 7% on the year before: 1,148 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,237 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sudbury, Brent?
Sudbury, 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 Sudbury, Brent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.