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 July 2025 are around 302 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harlesden & Kensal Green 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 Harlesden & Kensal Green, encompassing approximately 116,654 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (8.99% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (2.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Harlesden & Kensal Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Croft with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Springwell Avenue with total crimes: 14

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 July 2025 the Harlesden & Kensal Green has recorded 302 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harlesden & Kensal Green)CrimesRank (Harlesden & Kensal Green)CrimesRank (Harlesden & Kensal Green)
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
Cricklewood & Mapesbury133 16936 141,870 11
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

Harlesden & Kensal Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 77 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (89 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

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 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 20251
April 20259
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 204 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202530
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202517
January 202513
December 202410
November 202419
October 202420
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 799 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202575
May 202575
April 202571
March 202568
February 202566
January 202548
December 202455
November 202465
October 202455
September 202482
August 202462

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202514
April 20258
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 202414
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 785 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202597
June 202589
May 202580
April 202559
March 202557
February 202538
January 202554
December 202446
November 202465
October 202469
September 202462
August 202469

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 202415
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 202418
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 172 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202514
April 202515
March 202521
February 202519
January 202510
December 202410
November 202418
October 202426
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202523
April 202514
March 202516
February 202521
January 202520
December 202414
November 202413
October 202415
September 202426
August 20244

A total of 145 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 202513
January 202517
December 202412
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Harlesden & Kensal Green in July 2025

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

1. The Croft (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Springwell Avenue (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
5. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nicoll Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tavistock Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Rucklidge Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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