Crime Rate in Dollis Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dollis Hill

The total recorded crimes in Dollis Hill, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dollis Hill crime rate of 1.70 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 Dollis Hill, encompassing approximately 92,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-40.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Dollis Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Oxgate Centre with total crimes: 7
  • Links Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Dollis Hill has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 ranking 9th 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.

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
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
Cricklewood & Mapesbury136 10936 141,870 11
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

Dollis Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202548
January 202569
December 202445
November 202445
October 202452
September 202477
August 202446
July 20241
May 20241
April 202451
March 20241

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202549
December 202434
November 202443
October 202447
September 202432
August 202448
April 202441

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 202412
November 202416
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202513
December 202414
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411
April 202411
March 20241

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
April 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202511
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246
April 202412

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202518
December 202417
November 202424
October 202422
September 202428
August 20248
April 202430

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

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

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202512
December 202417
November 202416
October 202411
September 202415
August 20246
April 20249
March 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242
April 20247

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Dollis Hill in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Oxgate Centre (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Links Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Warren Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Lovat Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
6. Hawarden Hill (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mascotts Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Shepherds Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Balnacraig Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Chartley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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