Crime in Wembley Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,528 crimes were recorded in Wembley Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 164.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wembley Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Wembley Park
- Types of crime in Wembley Park
- Wembley Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wembley Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wembley Park
- Demographics of Wembley Park
- Questions about crime in Wembley Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (762), anti-social behaviour (461) and other theft (251) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 347th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Wembley Park | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,528 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.0 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,419 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wembley Park peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,679 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,115). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 78%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,528 | 164.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,679 | 173.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,581 | 167.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,850 | 120.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,640 | 106.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,365 | 88.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,115 | 72.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,471 | 95.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,423 | 92.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 266 |
| July 2026 | 236 |
| June 2026 | 206 |
| May 2026 | 212 |
| April 2026 | 219 |
| March 2026 | 232 |
| February 2026 | 188 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 179 |
| November 2025 | 208 |
| October 2025 | 226 |
| September 2025 | 206 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wembley Park recorded notably more theft from the person (8.9 times the national rate), robbery (3.6 times the national rate) and drugs (3.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 55 to 77, while vehicle crime fell from 113 to 67 and theft from the person fell from 386 to 230.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 762 | 49.4 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 461 | 29.9 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Other theft | 251 | 16.3 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 230 | 14.9 | 1.7 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 191 | 12.4 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Public order | 173 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Drugs | 162 | 10.5 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Burglary | 77 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Robbery | 75 | 4.9 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wembley Park; the highest is Barnhill (165.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston, Brent (72.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wembley Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | -5% |
| Barnhill | 1,628 | 165.5 | +1% |
| Tokyngton | 802 | 76.7 | -53% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -56% |
| Wembley Central | 1,877 | 111.4 | -32% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,395 | 74.9 | -54% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | -12% |
| Alperton | 1,937 | 113.2 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Wembley Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (514).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 514 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 423 |
| On or near Fulton Road | 234 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 118 |
| On or near First Way | 115 |
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Wembley Park Boulevard | 97 |
| On or near B4565 | 89 |
| On or near North End Road | 87 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 79 |
Of the 2,067 crimes in Wembley Park with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 461 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 903 | 43.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 426 | 20.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 353 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 146 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 112 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 82 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Wembley Park has an estimated population of 15,419 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (35.6%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (67%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (9.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wembley Park average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wembley Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 9.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 3.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 35.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 67.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 56.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wembley Park a safe place to live?
Wembley Park recorded 164.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 347th 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 Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 762 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (461).
Is crime in Wembley Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wembley Park was down 6% on the year before: 2,528 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,679 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wembley Park?
About 15,419 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 2.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wembley Park?
Wembley Park 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.