Crime Rate in Barnhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnhill

The total recorded crimes in Barnhill, Brent, UK in July 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnhill crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barnhill, encompassing approximately 38,148 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Barnhill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Barnhill?

To understand the safety of Barnhill, we need to analyze Barnhill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Barnhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brent average, with 797 crimes compared to 1120.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnhill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Barnhill had fewer crimes than the Brent average, with 1,105 crimes compared to 1,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnhill recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Barnhill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Barnhill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barnhill has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Barnhill crimes were 797. The crime rate of Barnhill in 2024 was 20.89 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnhill were around 1,105 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.97 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnhill)CrimesRank (Barnhill)CrimesRank (Barnhill)
Harlesden & Kensal Green302 31,653 33,175 1
Kilburn355 11,832 13,097 2
Queensbury238 91,691 22,165 9
Stonebridge337 21,626 43,012 3
Roundwood284 61,618 52,593 4
Wembley Park286 41,387 81,704 14
Dollis Hill239 81,330 92,504 5
Wembley Hill286 51,571 62,299 7
Willesden Green269 71,429 72,421 6
Queens Park205 111,184 112,180 8
Kenton194 131,213 102,038 10
Wembley Central210 101,175 121,746 13
Cricklewood & Mapesbury133 16936 141,870 11
Brondesbury Park142 141,038 131,785 12
Alperton197 12893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp126 17760 171,574 15
Sudbury123 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury88 20700 18699 21
Preston78 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton99 19450 20768 20
Northwick Park55 22270 22476 22

Barnhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202511
April 20254
March 202517
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 202415
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202530
May 202528
April 202520
March 202537
February 202515
January 202516
December 202418
November 202421
October 202420
September 202440
August 202429

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202523
April 202522
March 202515
February 202520
January 202521
December 202417
November 202432
October 202412
September 202433
August 202425

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202524
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 202415
September 202427
August 202419

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 202417
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Barnhill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barnhill postcode area is presented below.

1. Bridge Road (Map)
Total32
Theft from the person7
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Robbery3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
4. The Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
5. Poplar Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery2
Public order1
6. Blackbird Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
7. Gervase Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Chalkhill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. A4088 (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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