Updated January 2026. Is Wembley safe? It’s a question we’re often asked. This guide looks at official crime data and local insight to explain what everyday life in Wembley Park is really like on event and non-event days.
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Wembley is generally considered safe to live in, with overall crime levels in Brent below the London average and most reported incidents being low-level or non-violent.
Is Wembley Safe? "Event Day" vs. "Everyday" Reality
To understand safety in Wembley, it’s important to separate two distinct realities.
Wembley Stadium hosts around 30 major events a year, which bring higher footfall and a temporary increase in minor issues like pickpocketing near the stadium.
Outside of these dates, Wembley Park is a calm residential neighbourhood. Backed by 24/7 private patrols and a dedicated Met Police Safer Neighboruhoods team, day-to-day safety here is high.
Residents experience a secure environment comparable to other premium managed estates, with crime rates in the borough significantly lower than central hubs like Camden or Westminster.
Insider Tip
“Event days can be busy, but residents can show their building fob and get home without walking through the main crowds.” Julia N., Wembley Park Resident
What Residents Say About Safety in Wembley Park
Written feedback from local residents is generally positive, highlighting Wembley Park as a safe, professionally managed neighbourhood in North West London.
Authentic reviews from residents collected yearly via the yearly Wembley Park Resident Satisfaction Survey (2021 to 2025), including those living with Quintain Living buildings like Ferrum, Luna and Repton Gardens stress that Wembley Park feels secure for those who live in the area, particularly after dark.
While Wembley Stadium events introduce temporary footfall on approximately 35 days a year, residents consistently praise the 24/7 estate security and well-lit walkways for maintaining a safe environment, especially when getting home at night.
Resident Perceptions
Safety experiences reported by Wembley Park residents across annual surveys (2021-2025)
Is Wembley safer than the rest of London?
Brent, the borough that includes Wembley, is safer than the London average, recording 95 total notifiable offences per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to June 2025, compared to the Met Police London average of 106. Brent's crime rate is significantly lower than many of London's most popular boroughs, with Westminster more than 3.5 times higher than Brent, Camden more than 1.5 times higher and Islington more than 1.3 times higher.
This is largely due to the Brent's residential focus compared to the tourism and nightlife-driven footfall of central hubs.
Data reflects the 12 months to June 2025. Source: Metropolitan Police Service / Office for National Statistics
What Official Police Data Shows About Safety in the Area
Official Metropolitan Police "Compare Your Area" data for the period ending June 2025 shows that crime in Brent is approximately 10% lower than the London force average.
Office for National Statistics figures show that Brent records 95.49 crimes per 1,000 residents, significantly outperforming the London-wide average of 105.69. Brent also maintains lower-than-average rates for specific offences and is in the safer half of all of London boroughs.
While high-traffic stadium events in Wembley Park can cause temporary statistical spikes, these are managed by a dedicated event-day policing team and typically do not impact everyday residential safety levels.
Managed Safety: Why Wembley Park Feels More Secure Than Surrounding Areas
Wembley Park operates as a managed residential neighbourhood, which means safety is supported by a combination of estate management, policing and urban design, rather than relying on public services alone. This approach helps create a consistent feeling of resident safety across public spaces, residential routes and transport connections, particularly during busy periods.
A 2025 report from New London Architecture explains in more detail how Wembley Park's design contributes to the neighbourhood's safety.
Walking Alone at Night in Wembley Park
Wembley Park is a secure, pedestrian-first neighborhood with comprehensive safety measures. The area benefits from 24/7 CCTV monitoring and a dedicated on-site Patrol Team, while crime rates across Brent remain below the London average. For residents and renters in Wembley Park, this is further enhanced by the professionally managed nature of the neighbourhood, creating a secure environment for walking day and night.
Getting Home from Wembley Park Station
The primary route from the station, the iconic Olympic Way, was redesigned for high visibility. It features a customised smart-lighting system with 34 bespoke 13.5m columns that can be remotely brightened to 200 lux to ensure a safe environment for late-night arrivals.
Active Monitoring
The neighbourhood is covered by a network of CCTV cameras monitored 24/7 from a central Control Room. Nearby stations benefit from TfL’s network of CCTV and surveillance cameras and a dedicated British Transport Police presence, ensuring safety as you step off the train.
Footfall & Community
Even late at night, Wembley Park remains active due to its status as a major transport interchange and its venues like BOXPARK, Starlight Express, the OVO Arena Wembley and London Designer Outlet (LDO), which maintain their own security patrols.
Wembley Park is a busy transport stop, so even later at night there are usually other people arriving on the same trains and leaving from the venues. It feels lived in, day and night.
Resident Safety: 2024 Survey Insights
According to the Wembley Park Resident Satisfaction Survey in 2024 among 363 residents, 80% respondents felt secure living in Wembley Park, with 46% describing the neighbourhood as "very safe" and 34% as "extremely safe". These findings indicate that positive safety perceptions outweigh negative views by a ratio of 20 to one, with only 4% of respondents reporting they feel "not so safe" or "not at all safe".
Dedicated Wembley Park Patrol Team
Wembley Park is monitored by a dedicated Patrol Team (source: Source: Quintain Sustainability Report 2024 pp.12, 22) that works exclusively within the neighbourhood, operating 24/7 on foot, bicycle and in vehicles. The team is coordinated through a central control room connected to a network of CCTV cameras across public routes, communal spaces and residential buildings, as well as all Quintain Living concierge desks.
Unlike typical public streets, this managed approach provides continuous oversight and faster incident response, helping to maintain residents in Wembley Park feel safe.
Met Police Safer Neighbourhood Team
In addition to Wembley Park’s own 24/7 on site Patrol Team, everyday safety in the neighbourhood is supported by a dedicated Met Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
This dedicated team provides visible local patrols, targeted action on specific issues such as public disorders or thefts and engages directly with local residents through a brand-new platform, Met Engage.
The team is headed by Sergeant Omar Sbai (email him here) and provides regular activity updates (view the latest one from January 2026) to Wembley Park residents and organises regular drop-in sessions, with local officers e available to answer questions and discuss concerns in person.
Lighting and Urban Design in Wembley Park
Urban planning in Wembley Park prioritises resident safety through "Secure by Design" principles. Public walking routes, including Olympic Way and paths toward Wembley Park Station, are open, well lit and designed to be easy to navigate.
Clear sightlines and consistent street lighting help reduce blind spots between homes, local amenities and residential buildings such as Canada Gardens and The Robinson.
By avoiding isolated pockets, Wembley Parks’s masterplan and layout supports a more predictable and reassuring experience when moving around after dark.
How Public Spaces Protection Orders support safety in Wembley Park
Key parts of Wembley Park are covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), which gives Brent Council additional powers to prevent antisocial behaviour in public spaces.
These powers allow the Council to enforce action against issues such as street drinking and littering, helping maintain a calmer and safer environment for residents.
CCTV Coverage and Monitoring in Wembley Park
Safety in Wembley Park is managed through a sophisticated 24/7 security network. A high-density grid of CCTV cameras monitors Olympic Way, public squares and key routes to residential homes. This infrastructure is overseen by a central control room, coordinating directly with the Metropolitan Police and Brent Council.
Complementing the CCTV Wembley Park's own patrol team operates across the neighbourhood seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Wembley
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Is Wembley safe at night?
Most residential areas of Wembley are well lit and active in the evenings, particularly around Wembley Park and key transport routes. While crime can increase temporarily on major event days, everyday evening safety is comparable to many other outer London neighbourhoods.
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Is Wembley Park a safe place to live?
Wembley Park is generally considered a safe place to live, supported by managed public spaces, regular security patrols, CCTV coverage and coordinated policing. Most residential buildings in the area, including all Quintain Living buildings, have concierge services and controlled access systems, with secure fobs or keys required to move between public areas, entrances and residential floors. For many renters, this layered approach to building access provides additional reassurance beyond street-level safety, particularly when returning home in the evening or during busy periods.
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How does Wembley compare to other London areas for safety?
When measured on a per-resident basis, some crime levels in Wembley and the wider London Borough of Brent are slightly below the London average and significantly lower than several central boroughs. Most reported incidents are often linked to periods of high footfall, such as event days.
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Is Wembley safe for renters coming home late from work?
For renters, Wembley Park is generally considered safe for coming home later in the evening. Key routes between stations, homes and local amenities are well lit and regularly used, which helps reduce isolation at night. Additional monitoring and patrols are in place on major event days, while residential areas remain calmer outside peak periods.