Crime Rate in Kilburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kilburn

The total recorded crimes in Kilburn, Brent, UK in July 2025 are around 355 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kilburn crime rate of 1.41 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (133) incidents (92.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-3.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
Kilburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Algernon Road with total crimes: 23
  • Kilburn High Road with total crimes: 20
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 19

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 July 2025 the Kilburn has recorded 355 crimes with crime rate of 0.71 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kilburn)CrimesRank (Kilburn)CrimesRank (Kilburn)
Harlesden & Kensal Green302 31,653 33,175 1
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

Kilburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 133 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (69 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202519
May 202522
April 202534
March 202525
February 202520
January 202524
December 202424
November 202425
October 202423
September 202417
August 20247

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202510
April 20259
March 202518
February 20257
January 202516
December 202414
November 202415
October 20249
September 202417
August 202413

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202524
April 202512
March 202512
February 20257
January 202516
December 202416
November 202412
October 202420
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202565
May 202578
April 202556
March 202557
February 202548
January 202565
December 202439
November 202456
October 202455
September 202442
August 202456

A total of 1029 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 202569
May 2025107
April 202591
March 202587
February 202558
January 202565
December 202470
November 202482
October 202482
September 202497
August 202488

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20251
April 202512
March 202517
February 202515
January 202514
December 20249
November 202418
October 202413
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 241 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202515
April 202524
March 202535
February 202525
January 202516
December 202419
November 202434
October 202413
September 202424
August 20245

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 20254
January 20257
December 202418
November 202416
October 202416
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kilburn in July 2025

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

1. Algernon Road (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
2. Kilburn High Road (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Oxford Road (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
5. Glengall Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft1
6. Dyne Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total10
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chichester Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime1
10. Gorefield Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9

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