Crime Rate in Cricklewood & Mapesbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury

The total recorded crimes in Cricklewood & Mapesbury, Brent, UK in July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cricklewood & Mapesbury crime rate of 1.58 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cricklewood & Mapesbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anson Road with total crimes: 11
  • Ashford Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sylvan Grove with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Brent.

    • 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 areas in the Brent.

  • 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 July 2025 the Cricklewood & Mapesbury has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cricklewood & Mapesbury)CrimesRank (Cricklewood & Mapesbury)CrimesRank (Cricklewood & Mapesbury)
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
Brondesbury Park142 141,038 131,785 12
Alperton197 12893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp126 17760 171,574 15
Barnhill141 15797 161,105 17
Sudbury123 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury88 20700 18699 21
Preston78 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton99 19450 20768 20
Northwick Park55 22270 22476 22

Cricklewood & Mapesbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202528
May 202549
April 202554
March 202530
February 202538
January 202530
December 202433
November 202435
October 202443
September 202444
August 202442

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202531
May 202531
April 202534
March 202524
February 202535
January 202514
December 202432
November 202432
October 202436
September 202420
August 202428

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202513
April 202512
March 202515
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202418
October 202410
September 202417
August 20244

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 202416
November 202411
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 202510
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cricklewood & Mapesbury in July 2025

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

1. Anson Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ashford Road (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sylvan Grove (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Longley Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
5. Howard Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hassop Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
7. Exeter Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cricklewood Broadway (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Astley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Chichele Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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