Crime in Wembley Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,877 crimes were recorded in Wembley Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wembley Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Wembley Central
- Types of crime in Wembley Central
- Wembley Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wembley Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wembley Central
- Demographics of Wembley Central
- Questions about crime in Wembley Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (582), anti-social behaviour (308) and theft from the person (166) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 987th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wembley Central | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,877 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.4 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,846 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wembley Central peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,934 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,341). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,877 | 111.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,934 | 114.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,783 | 105.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,576 | 93.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,505 | 89.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,341 | 79.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,602 | 95.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,584 | 94.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,589 | 94.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 134 |
| July 2026 | 168 |
| June 2026 | 182 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 161 |
| March 2026 | 155 |
| February 2026 | 150 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 160 |
| October 2025 | 192 |
| September 2025 | 162 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wembley Central recorded notably more theft from the person (5.9 times the national rate), robbery (4.3 times the national rate) and drugs (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (61% below) and criminal damage and arson (34% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 56 to 98 and vehicle crime rose from 45 to 77, while drugs fell from 182 to 125 and anti-social behaviour fell from 410 to 308.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 582 | 34.5 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 308 | 18.3 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 166 | 9.9 | 1.7 | -21% |
| Public order | 165 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 134 | 8.0 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Drugs | 125 | 7.4 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Robbery | 98 | 5.8 | 1.4 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.3 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wembley Central; the highest is Wembley Park (164.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Northwick Park (44.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wembley Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperton | 1,937 | 113.2 | +2% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | +39% |
| Sudbury | 1,116 | 72.7 | -35% |
| Tokyngton | 802 | 76.7 | -31% |
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +47% |
| Northwick Park | 481 | 44.7 | -60% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -35% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | +29% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Wembley Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (512).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 512 |
| On or near Turner Close | 247 |
| On or near Ealing Road | 198 |
| On or near Wembley Central | 70 |
| On or near St James' Gardens | 53 |
| On or near London Road | 42 |
| On or near Montrose Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Market Way | 33 |
| On or near Chaplin Road | 31 |
| On or near Lyon Park Avenue | 29 |
Of the 1,569 crimes in Wembley Central with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% 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 | 564 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 380 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 257 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 166 | 10.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 13 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Wembley Central has an estimated population of 16,846 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (41%, against 20%), more households without a car (43%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wembley Central average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wembley Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wembley Central a safe place to live?
Wembley Central recorded 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 987th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Wembley Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 582 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (308).
Is crime in Wembley Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wembley Central was down 3% on the year before: 1,877 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,934 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wembley Central?
About 16,846 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wembley Central?
Wembley Central 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.