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 May 2025 are around 274 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harlesden & Kensal Green crime rate of 2.35 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (35.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (5.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
Harlesden & Kensal Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Croft with total crimes: 38
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • 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 areas in the Brent.

    • 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 areas in the Brent.

  • 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 May 2025 the Harlesden & Kensal Green has recorded 274 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harlesden & Kensal Green)CrimesRank (Harlesden & Kensal Green)CrimesRank (Harlesden & Kensal Green)
Kilburn306 21,832 13,097 2
Stonebridge307 11,626 43,012 3
Queensbury259 41,691 22,165 9
Roundwood228 91,618 52,593 4
Dollis Hill240 71,330 92,504 5
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

Harlesden & Kensal Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202516
February 202525
January 202514
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 202423
August 20247

A total of 647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202571
March 202568
February 202566
January 202548
December 202455
November 202465
October 202455
September 202482
August 202462

A total of 599 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202559
March 202557
February 202538
January 202554
December 202446
November 202465
October 202469
September 202462
August 202469

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 202415
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202517
January 202513
December 202410
November 202419
October 202420
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 158 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202521
February 202519
January 202510
December 202410
November 202418
October 202426
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 202418
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 202414
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 128 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 202513
January 202517
December 202412
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202516
February 202521
January 202520
December 202414
November 202413
October 202415
September 202426
August 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 202410
August 20248

High Crime Locations Harlesden & Kensal Green in May 2025

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

1. The Croft (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour15
Robbery2
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Craven Park Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Springwell Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Burn'S Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Tavistock Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenhill Park (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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