Crime in Wembley Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,511 crimes were recorded in Wembley Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 162.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wembley Park
- Questions about crime in Wembley Park
- About this data
2,511 crimes were recorded in Wembley Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 162.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 749 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wembley Park has the 346th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wembley Park | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,511 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 162.9 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,419 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wembley Park was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,604 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,131). Over the whole period it rose 72%, 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 | 2,511 | 162.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,604 | 168.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,567 | 166.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,814 | 117.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,635 | 106.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,335 | 86.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,131 | 73.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,470 | 95.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,456 | 94.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 249 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wembley Park 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in burglary (+35%) and drugs (+30%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-55%) and theft from the person (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 749 | 48.6 | 1.42 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 442 | 28.7 | 1.87 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 248 | 16.1 | 9.52 | -34% |
| Other theft | 246 | 16.0 | 2.50 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 191 | 12.4 | 1.50 | -4% |
| Drugs | 179 | 11.6 | 3.55 | +30% |
| Public order | 164 | 10.6 | 1.60 | +6% |
| Burglary | 74 | 4.8 | 1.36 | +35% |
| Robbery | 74 | 4.8 | 3.55 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 3.8 | 0.78 | -55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.07 | +129% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wembley Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wembley Park recorded 749 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wembley Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wembley Park recorded 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wembley Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wembley Park recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wembley Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wembley Park recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wembley Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wembley Park recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wembley Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wembley Park recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wembley Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wembley Park recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wembley Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wembley Park recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wembley Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wembley Park recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wembley Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wembley Park recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wembley Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wembley Park recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wembley Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wembley Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wembley Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wembley Park recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wembley Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wembley Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wembley Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wembley Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wembley Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Hill | 2,673 | 160.2 | -2% |
| Barnhill | 1,624 | 165.1 | +1% |
| Tokyngton | 812 | 77.6 | -52% |
| Preston | 857 | 73.8 | -55% |
| Wembley Central | 1,913 | 113.6 | -30% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,369 | 73.5 | -55% |
| Stonebridge | 3,241 | 148.0 | -9% |
| Alperton | 1,934 | 113.1 | -31% |
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 Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 520 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 425 |
| On or near Fulton Road | 229 |
| On or near First Way | 120 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 117 |
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Wembley Park Boulevard | 91 |
| On or near B4565 | 89 |
| On or near North End Road | 85 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 81 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wembley Park 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 | 895 | 35.6% |
| Not recorded | 442 | 17.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 433 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 341 | 13.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 142 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 107 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 89 | 3.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Wembley Park has an estimated population of 15,419. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wembley Park sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wembley Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 85.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.3% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% |
| Private rented homes | 56.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Wembley Park a safe place to live?
Wembley Park recorded 162.9 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 Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 749 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (442).
Is crime in Wembley Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wembley Park was down 4% on the year before: 2,511 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,604 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wembley Park?
Wembley Park 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 Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.