Crime in Sudbury, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
1,116 crimes were recorded in Sudbury, Brent in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sudbury, Brent
- Questions about crime in Sudbury, Brent
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (319), anti-social behaviour (308) and other theft (74) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,119th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sudbury, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,116 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.7 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,346 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sudbury, Brent peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,236 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,008). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,116 | 72.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,236 | 80.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,095 | 71.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,042 | 67.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,105 | 72.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,206 | 78.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,223 | 79.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,038 | 67.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,008 | 65.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sudbury, Brent recorded notably more robbery (2.4 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (73% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 38 to 51, while criminal damage and arson fell from 90 to 57 and public order fell from 74 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 20.8 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 308 | 20.1 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Public order | 59 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Drugs | 53 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Robbery | 51 | 3.3 | 1.4 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.3 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.0 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 2.0 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sudbury, Brent; the highest is Wembley Park (164.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Northwick Park (44.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sudbury, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Park | 481 | 44.7 | -39% |
| Wembley Central | 1,877 | 111.4 | +53% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | +113% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | 0% |
| Alperton | 1,937 | 113.2 | +56% |
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +125% |
| Tokyngton | 802 | 76.7 | +5% |
| Kenton | 1,888 | 93.1 | +28% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Sudbury, Brent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 81 |
| On or near The Dell | 78 |
| On or near Sudbury And Harrow Road | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 46 |
| On or near Sudbury Crescent | 45 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 33 |
| On or near District Road | 32 |
| On or near North Wembley | 31 |
| On or near Thomas A Beckett Close | 31 |
Of the 808 crimes in Sudbury, Brent with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 308 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 305 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 254 | 31.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Sudbury, Brent has an estimated population of 15,346 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), more students (12.4%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sudbury, Brent average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sudbury, Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sudbury, Brent a safe place to live?
Sudbury, Brent recorded 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,119th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Sudbury, Brent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (308).
Is crime in Sudbury, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sudbury, Brent was down 10% on the year before: 1,116 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,236 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sudbury, Brent?
About 15,346 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sudbury, Brent?
Sudbury, 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.