Crime in Wembley Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,585 crimes were recorded in Wembley Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 154.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wembley Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Wembley Hill
- Types of crime in Wembley Hill
- Wembley Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wembley Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wembley Hill
- Demographics of Wembley Hill
- Questions about crime in Wembley Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (595), anti-social behaviour (552) and shoplifting (353) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 392nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Wembley Hill | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,585 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.9 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,683 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wembley Hill peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,835 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,297). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,585 | 154.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,835 | 169.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,526 | 151.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,478 | 148.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,329 | 139.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,390 | 143.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,297 | 137.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,500 | 149.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,496 | 149.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 183 |
| July 2026 | 237 |
| June 2026 | 191 |
| May 2026 | 230 |
| April 2026 | 231 |
| March 2026 | 236 |
| February 2026 | 200 |
| January 2026 | 193 |
| December 2025 | 213 |
| November 2025 | 215 |
| October 2025 | 240 |
| September 2025 | 216 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wembley Hill recorded notably more theft from the person (8.2 times the national rate), robbery (4.2 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (40% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 29 and public order rose from 131 to 154, while theft from the person fell from 343 to 229 and shoplifting fell from 528 to 353.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 595 | 35.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 552 | 33.1 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 353 | 21.2 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 229 | 13.7 | 1.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 205 | 12.3 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 154 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Drugs | 117 | 7.0 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Robbery | 95 | 5.7 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Burglary | 73 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wembley Hill; the highest is Barnhill (165.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Northwick Park (44.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wembley Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +6% |
| Wembley Central | 1,877 | 111.4 | -28% |
| Tokyngton | 802 | 76.7 | -51% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -53% |
| Barnhill | 1,628 | 165.5 | +7% |
| Sudbury | 1,116 | 72.7 | -53% |
| Alperton | 1,937 | 113.2 | -27% |
| Northwick Park | 481 | 44.7 | -71% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Wembley Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dukes Way” (332).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dukes Way | 332 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 315 |
| On or near High Road | 293 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 213 |
| On or near Parking Area | 170 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 72 |
| On or near A4089 | 52 |
| On or near Rupert Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Chatsworth Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Ecclestone Place | 43 |
Of the 2,033 crimes in Wembley Hill with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 552 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 949 | 46.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 493 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 250 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 135 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 12 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Wembley Hill has an estimated population of 16,683 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (44%, against 20%), more households without a car (45%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wembley Hill average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wembley Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wembley Hill a safe place to live?
Wembley Hill recorded 154.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 392nd 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 Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 595 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (552).
Is crime in Wembley Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wembley Hill was down 9% on the year before: 2,585 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,835 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wembley Hill?
About 16,683 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wembley Hill?
Wembley Hill 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.