Crime in Tokyngton: statistics, rates and trends
802 crimes were recorded in Tokyngton in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tokyngton at a glance
- Crime trends in Tokyngton
- Types of crime in Tokyngton
- Tokyngton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tokyngton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tokyngton
- Demographics of Tokyngton
- Questions about crime in Tokyngton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (236), anti-social behaviour (136) and drugs (78) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,961st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tokyngton | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 802 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.7 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,460 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Tokyngton of any year here (802 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 802 | 76.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 793 | 75.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 754 | 72.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 732 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 598 | 57.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 608 | 58.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 683 | 65.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 494 | 47.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 552 | 52.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tokyngton recorded notably more theft from the person (3.3 times the national rate), drugs (2.3 times the national rate) and robbery (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (55% below) and public order (50% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 36 to 78 and burglary rose from 30 to 41, while other theft fell from 78 to 60 and anti-social behaviour fell from 164 to 136.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 22.6 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 13.0 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Drugs | 78 | 7.5 | 3.3 | +117% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 6.8 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Other theft | 60 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 5.5 | 1.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Robbery | 31 | 3.0 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tokyngton; the highest is Roundwood (166.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston, Brent (72.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tokyngton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +114% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | +102% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | +87% |
| Wembley Central | 1,877 | 111.4 | +45% |
| Alperton | 1,937 | 113.2 | +48% |
| Barnhill | 1,628 | 165.5 | +116% |
| Roundwood | 2,836 | 166.3 | +117% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Tokyngton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wembley Stadium” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wembley Stadium | 72 |
| On or near Juniper Close | 64 |
| On or near Victoria Court | 62 |
| On or near Grittleton Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Monks Park Gardens | 50 |
| On or near Point Place | 31 |
| On or near Tokyngton Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Argenta Way | 26 |
| On or near Derek Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Monks Park | 21 |
Of the 666 crimes in Tokyngton with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 136 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 276 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 29.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Tokyngton has an estimated population of 10,460 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tokyngton average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Tokyngton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tokyngton a safe place to live?
Tokyngton recorded 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,961st 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Tokyngton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Tokyngton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tokyngton was up 1% on the year before: 802 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 793 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tokyngton?
About 10,460 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tokyngton?
Tokyngton 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.