Crime Rate in Dollis Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dollis Hill

The total recorded crimes in Dollis Hill, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 240 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dollis Hill crime rate of 2.59 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 Dollis Hill, encompassing approximately 92,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (9.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
Dollis Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warren Road with total crimes: 14
  • Birse Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9

How safe is Dollis Hill?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Dollis Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Brent average, with 1,330 crimes compared to 1,120. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dollis Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Dollis Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brent average, with 2,504 crimes compared to 1,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dollis Hill witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Dollis Hill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dollis Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dollis Hill has recorded 240 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Dollis Hill crimes were 1,330. The crime rate of Dollis Hill in 2024 was 14.38 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dollis Hill were around 2,504 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.07 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dollis Hill)CrimesRank (Dollis Hill)CrimesRank (Dollis Hill)
Harlesden & Kensal Green274 31,653 33,175 1
Kilburn306 21,832 13,097 2
Stonebridge307 11,626 43,012 3
Queensbury259 41,691 22,165 9
Roundwood228 91,618 52,593 4
Wembley Park249 51,387 81,704 14
Willesden Green237 81,429 72,421 6
Wembley Hill246 61,571 62,299 7
Queens Park180 101,184 112,180 8
Kenton177 111,213 102,038 10
Cricklewood & Mapesbury129 15936 141,870 11
Brondesbury Park150 131,038 131,785 12
Wembley Central176 121,175 121,746 13
Alperton146 14893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp101 17760 171,574 15
Barnhill118 16797 161,105 17
Sudbury95 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury67 19700 18699 21
Preston46 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton60 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park30 22270 22476 22

Dollis Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202536
March 202534
February 202529
January 202549
December 202434
November 202443
October 202447
September 202432
August 202448

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202561
March 202541
February 202548
January 202569
December 202445
November 202445
October 202452
September 202477
August 202446
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 202512
January 202511
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 199 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202525
March 202520
February 202514
January 202518
December 202417
November 202424
October 202422
September 202428
August 20248

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202514
February 20258
January 202512
December 202417
November 202416
October 202411
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 202413
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202515
February 202513
January 202513
December 202414
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 202412
November 202416
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247
May 20245

High Crime Locations Dollis Hill in May 2025

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

1. Warren Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Birse Crescent (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Oxgate Centre (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leeland Way (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lovat Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
9. Clifford Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chartley Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.