Crime Rate in Kingsbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsbury

The total recorded crimes in Kingsbury, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsbury crime rate of 1.87 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 Kingsbury, encompassing approximately 55,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Kingsbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Elmwood Crescent with total crimes: 8

How safe is Kingsbury?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Kingsbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brent average, with 700 crimes compared to 1120.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingsbury recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kingsbury had fewer crimes than the Brent average, with 699 crimes compared to 1,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingsbury recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Kingsbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kingsbury Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kingsbury has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsbury crimes were 700. The crime rate of Kingsbury in 2024 was 12.62 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsbury were around 699 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.60 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)CrimesRank (Brent)
Harlesden & Kensal Green239 11,653 33,175 1
Kilburn221 31,832 13,097 2
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
Preston53 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton59 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park40 22270 22476 22

Kingsbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 202419
September 202413
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202518
December 202430
November 202415
October 202427
September 202419
August 202414
April 202422

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202516
December 202419
November 202412
October 202414
September 202429
August 202431
April 202410

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 241 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202546
December 202413
November 202422
October 202447
September 202452
August 202414
April 202417

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kingsbury in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Elmwood Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Capitol Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Hillside (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Grove Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Windover Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Oak Tree Dell (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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