Is Wembley Safe to Live In? Your 2025 Guide to Safety in Wembley Park

Wondering how safe Wembley is? Here's a quick rundown based on the latest crime stats, policing activity and resident feedback from official Met Police sources. According to the Metropolitan Police, Brent borough recorded a total of 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the latest annual reporting period. This places Brent below the London average and well below central boroughs like Camden and Westminster.

The latest figures show about 2,215 offences in 2024 compared with 2,065 in 2023. That’s roughly a 7% increase, which has more to do with big event crowds than everyday life.

Brent recorded about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents in the latest annual report, which is below the London average and far lower than busy boroughs like Camden or Westminster. Most incidents in the Wembley area are minor things like antisocial behaviour, petty theft or disorderly conduct, and serious offences remain uncommon.

Brent: about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents – moderate and below the London average.

Camden: about 157 per 1,000 – high due to nightlife and drug-related theft.

Westminster: about 359 per 1,000 – the highest in London, driven by tourism and footfall.

London average: about 106 per 1,000 – the overall benchmark for the region.

These figures show Brent compares favourably, especially next to central boroughs with late-night activity and heavy visitor numbers.

What Affects Crime Figures in Wembley

Wembley hosts major events at the stadium and arena throughout the year, which brings large visitor numbers and occasional spikes in reported incidents. These are typically linked to crowd behaviour, petty theft or alcohol‑related offences. For residents, this doesn’t necessarily reflect day‑to‑day safety in local streets or homes.

The area also has a relatively small residential population compared to the number of people passing through, which can skew per capita statistics upwards.

Recent Crime Trends and Policing Initiatives (2024/25)

The latest figures show about 2,215 offences in 2024 compared with 2,065 in 2023. That’s roughly a 7% increase, which has more to do with big event crowds than everyday life.

Operation Alter, a police initiative in Wembley Park and Barnhill, tackles robbery, violence and knife crime. Over the last year officers made more than 70 stop‑and‑searches, 35 arrests and handed out 14 community protection warnings. They’ve also seized cars used for drug supply and boosted patrols during major events.

The stadium area is covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order. In the past year the council has issued 16 fines for drinking alcohol in the street, 31 for illegal trading, 44 for littering, 17 for blocking roads and 31 for letting off fireworks. The order runs until January 2026 and will probably be extended.

Hate crime reports rose from 74 in 2023 to 81 in 2024 – about a 10% rise – but remain low compared with other busy parts of London. The council and community groups run outreach and education programmes to address this.

Overall, the numbers show most offences are minor and linked to event crowds. Police operations and council initiatives are improving safety, and the neighbourhood remains a secure place to live and work.

Brent has a strong Safer Neighbourhood Team with dedicated officers for the Wembley area. They work closely with event security, local businesses and the council to keep things running smoothly. On event days you’ll see hundreds of stewards and officers on duty, while at other times uniformed patrols and a robust CCTV network provide a reassuring presence.

Policing and Safety Measures

Brent has a well‑established Safer Neighbourhood Team with officers dedicated to Wembley. They work alongside event security, local businesses and the council to provide a visible presence and respond quickly to incidents.

On event days there are hundreds of stewards and officers on duty to manage the crowds. At other times, uniformed patrols and a good CCTV network help keep the area safe.

Wembley Park has great transport links and is watched over by TfL’s huge network of more than 77,000 CCTV cameras. Transport police help keep stations safe.

Local schools score well for safeguarding, and the streets are laid out with pedestrians in mind. Residents also praise the lighting, cleanliness and CCTV coverage.

What Residents Say

A 2025 survey of more than 1,200 local residents shows most people feel secure in Wembley Park. Around 53% say they feel very safe or extremely safe, much the same as last year. About 15% feel extremely safe, and 38% feel very safe.

The share who describe themselves as "somewhat safe" has grown to 39%, while 7% feel not so safe and just 1% feel not at all safe. Positive views outweigh negative ones by more than six to one.

People generally appreciate the way big events are managed, the well‑lit streets and the visible policing presence. A minority still worry about theft or antisocial behaviour during major events, but these issues tend to be short‑lived.

Official police data and local feedback show Wembley Park is a safe place to live. Crime sometimes spikes during major events, but these are well managed and don’t reflect daily life.

Residents enjoy strong day‑to‑day safety thanks to dedicated policing, well‑designed public spaces and a supportive community. Wembley Park is a modern, well‑connected neighbourhood focused on security and wellbeing.

Data verified July 2025 using police.uk and met.police.uk.