Crime Rate in Harlesden & Kensal Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green

The total recorded crimes in Harlesden & Kensal Green, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 239 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harlesden & Kensal Green crime rate of 2.05 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 Harlesden & Kensal Green, encompassing approximately 116,654 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
Harlesden & Kensal Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Croft with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Harlesden & Kensal Green?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Harlesden & Kensal Green reported a higher crime volume than the Brent average, with 1,653 crimes compared to 1,120. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harlesden & Kensal Green witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harlesden & Kensal Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brent average, with 3,175 crimes compared to 1,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harlesden & Kensal Green witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Harlesden & Kensal Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harlesden & Kensal Green Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Harlesden & Kensal Green has recorded 239 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Harlesden & Kensal Green crimes were 1,653. The crime rate of Harlesden & Kensal Green in 2024 was 14.17 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harlesden & Kensal Green were around 3,175 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.22 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)
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
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

Harlesden & Kensal Green 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 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (69 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202510
December 202410
November 202418
October 202426
September 202410
August 202415
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 54.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202566
January 202548
December 202455
November 202465
October 202455
September 202482
August 202462
April 202456
March 20242

A total of 449 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202538
January 202554
December 202446
November 202465
October 202469
September 202462
August 202469
April 202446

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202514
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 202423
August 20247
April 202414

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202513
December 202410
November 202419
October 202420
September 202421
August 202412
April 202422

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 202418
September 202413
August 20247
April 202420
March 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 202415
September 20249
August 20249
April 20248

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202513
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 202410
August 20248
April 20241

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 202414
September 20244
August 20247
April 20244

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202520
December 202414
November 202413
October 202415
September 202426
August 20244
April 202410

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202517
December 202412
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418
August 20248
April 202415
March 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
April 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Harlesden & Kensal Green in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Harlesden & Kensal Green postcode area is presented below.

1. The Croft (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Springwell Avenue (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
6. Park Parade (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Rucklidge Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Fawcett Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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