Crime Rate in Kilburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kilburn

The total recorded crimes in Kilburn, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 221 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kilburn crime rate of 0.88 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-10.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-26.15% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
Kilburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glengall Road with total crimes: 12
  • Kilburn High Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kilburn Park with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Kilburn has recorded 221 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 3th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)
Harlesden & Kensal Green239 11,653 33,175 1
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

Kilburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202524
December 202424
November 202425
October 202423
September 202417
August 20247
May 20242
April 202431
March 20242

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202516
December 202414
November 202415
October 20249
September 202417
August 202413
May 20241
April 202419

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246
April 202412

A total of 159 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202516
December 202419
November 202434
October 202413
September 202424
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202548
January 202565
December 202439
November 202456
October 202455
September 202442
August 202456
July 20242
April 202443
March 20242

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202514
December 20249
November 202418
October 202413
September 202410
August 202412
April 20242

A total of 601 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202558
January 202565
December 202470
November 202482
October 202482
September 202497
August 202488
April 202459

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202511
December 202416
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410
April 202423

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202516
December 202416
November 202412
October 202420
September 202412
August 20246
April 202417

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 202418
November 202416
October 202416
September 202421
August 202413
April 202418

High Crime Locations Kilburn in February 2025

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

1. Glengall Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Kilburn High Road (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Kilburn Park (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Robbery2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glengall Passage (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person5
Other theft2
5. Kilburn Park Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dyne Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rudolph Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Coventry Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Stuart Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2

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