Crime Rate in Cricklewood & Mapesbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury

The total recorded crimes in Cricklewood & Mapesbury, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cricklewood & Mapesbury crime rate of 1.62 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 Cricklewood & Mapesbury, encompassing approximately 83,939 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Cricklewood & Mapesbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylvan Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Anson Road with total crimes: 10
  • Chichele Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Cricklewood & Mapesbury?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Cricklewood & Mapesbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brent average, with 936 crimes compared to 1120.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cricklewood & Mapesbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brent average, with 1,870 crimes compared to 1,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cricklewood & Mapesbury witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cricklewood & Mapesbury Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Cricklewood & Mapesbury has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Cricklewood & Mapesbury crimes were 936. The crime rate of Cricklewood & Mapesbury in 2024 was 11.15 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cricklewood & Mapesbury were around 1,870 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.28 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)
Harlesden & Kensal Green239 11,653 33,175 1
Kilburn221 31,832 13,097 2
Queensbury186 81,691 22,165 9
Stonebridge235 21,626 43,012 3
Roundwood202 61,618 52,593 4
Wembley Park214 41,387 81,704 14
Dollis Hill157 91,330 92,504 5
Wembley Hill209 51,571 62,299 7
Willesden Green198 71,429 72,421 6
Queens Park124 131,184 112,180 8
Kenton127 121,213 102,038 10
Wembley Central134 111,175 121,746 13
Brondesbury Park92 171,038 131,785 12
Alperton120 14893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp91 18760 171,574 15
Sudbury104 15695 191,035 18
Barnhill84 19797 161,105 17
Kingsbury104 16700 18699 21
Preston53 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton59 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park40 22270 22476 22

Cricklewood & Mapesbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202538
January 202530
December 202433
November 202435
October 202443
September 202444
August 202442
April 202451

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
April 20242

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 20247

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202418
October 202410
September 202417
August 20244
April 202422

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202535
January 202514
December 202432
November 202432
October 202436
September 202420
August 202428
May 20241
April 202428

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 202414
August 202412
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 202416
November 202411
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 202418
March 20242

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20249
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Cricklewood & Mapesbury in February 2025

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

1. Sylvan Grove (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Anson Road (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Chichele Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
4. Ashford Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hassop Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Larch Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cricklewood Broadway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Lydford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Walm Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
10. Walm Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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