Crime Rate in Kilburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kilburn

The total recorded crimes in Kilburn, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 306 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kilburn crime rate of 1.21 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 Kilburn, encompassing approximately 252,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (107) incidents (17.58% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (39.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kilburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilburn High Road with total crimes: 25
  • Birchington Road with total crimes: 16
  • Victoria Mews with total crimes: 14

How safe is Kilburn?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Kilburn reported a higher crime volume than the Brent average, with 1,832 crimes compared to 1,120. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kilburn witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Kilburn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brent average, with 3,097 crimes compared to 1,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kilburn witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kilburn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kilburn has recorded 306 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Kilburn crimes were 1,832. The crime rate of Kilburn in 2024 was 7.26 (year) or 0.61 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kilburn were around 3,097 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.27 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kilburn)CrimesRank (Kilburn)CrimesRank (Kilburn)
Harlesden & Kensal Green274 31,653 33,175 1
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

Kilburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (87 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (82 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (88 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202512
March 202512
February 20257
January 202516
December 202416
November 202412
October 202420
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202556
March 202557
February 202548
January 202565
December 202439
November 202456
October 202455
September 202442
August 202456
July 20242

A total of 827 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202591
March 202587
February 202558
January 202565
December 202470
November 202482
October 202482
September 202497
August 202488

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202534
March 202525
February 202520
January 202524
December 202424
November 202425
October 202423
September 202417
August 20247
May 20242

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 202511
December 202416
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202518
February 20257
January 202516
December 202414
November 202415
October 20249
September 202417
August 202413
May 20241

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 20254
January 20257
December 202418
November 202416
October 202416
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 202535
February 202525
January 202516
December 202419
November 202434
October 202413
September 202424
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
March 202517
February 202515
January 202514
December 20249
November 202418
October 202413
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

High Crime Locations Kilburn in May 2025

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

1. Kilburn High Road (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Birchington Road (Map)
Total16
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Victoria Mews (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dyne Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime2
5. Priory Park Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Glengall Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
7. Stafford Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime1
8. Princess Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Douglas Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
10. Aldershot Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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