Crime in Wembley Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,913 crimes were recorded in Wembley Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wembley Central
- Questions about crime in Wembley Central
- About this data
1,913 crimes were recorded in Wembley Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 575 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wembley Central has the 935th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wembley Central | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,913 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.6 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,846 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wembley Central was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,917 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,450). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 1,913 | 113.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,917 | 113.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,768 | 105.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,571 | 93.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,466 | 87.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,450 | 86.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,506 | 89.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,602 | 95.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,600 | 95.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 170 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wembley Central 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 theft from the person, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in robbery (+70%) and shoplifting (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-25%) and theft from the person (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 575 | 34.1 | 1.00 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 316 | 18.8 | 1.22 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 173 | 10.3 | 6.08 | -15% |
| Public order | 165 | 9.8 | 1.47 | +9% |
| Drugs | 149 | 8.8 | 2.71 | -6% |
| Other theft | 136 | 8.1 | 1.26 | -6% |
| Robbery | 95 | 5.6 | 4.17 | +70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.3 | 0.39 | +31% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.8 | 0.81 | -4% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.67 | +83% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wembley Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wembley Central recorded 575 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wembley Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wembley Central recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wembley Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wembley Central recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wembley Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wembley Central recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wembley Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wembley Central recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wembley Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wembley Central recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wembley Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wembley Central recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wembley Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wembley Central recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wembley Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wembley Central recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wembley Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wembley Central recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wembley Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wembley Central recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wembley Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wembley Central recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wembley Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wembley Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 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 Wembley Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wembley Central recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wembley Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wembley Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wembley Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperton | 1,934 | 113.1 | -0% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,673 | 160.2 | +41% |
| Sudbury | 1,148 | 74.8 | -34% |
| Tokyngton | 812 | 77.6 | -32% |
| Wembley Park | 2,511 | 162.9 | +43% |
| Northwick Park | 494 | 45.9 | -60% |
| Preston | 857 | 73.8 | -35% |
| Stonebridge | 3,241 | 148.0 | +30% |
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 Wembley Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 532 |
| On or near Turner Close | 246 |
| On or near Ealing Road | 199 |
| On or near Wembley Central | 69 |
| On or near St James' Gardens | 53 |
| On or near London Road | 48 |
| On or near Montrose Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Chaplin Road | 37 |
| On or near Market Way | 33 |
| On or near Norton Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wembley Central 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 | 552 | 28.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 20.5% |
| Not recorded | 316 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 313 | 16.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 139 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 118 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Wembley Central has an estimated population of 16,846. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wembley Central sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wembley Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Wembley Central a safe place to live?
Wembley Central recorded 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Wembley Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 575 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (316).
Is crime in Wembley Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wembley Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,913 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,917 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wembley Central?
Wembley Central 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 Wembley Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.