Crime Rate in Kingsbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsbury

The total recorded crimes in Kingsbury, Brent, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsbury crime rate of 1.59 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 Kingsbury, encompassing approximately 55,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (163.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-54.84% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kingsbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Capitol Way with total crimes: 13
  • Airco Close with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Brent.

    • 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 areas in the Brent.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kingsbury has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsbury)CrimesRank (Kingsbury)CrimesRank (Kingsbury)
Harlesden & Kensal Green302 31,653 33,175 1
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
Preston78 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton99 19450 20768 20
Northwick Park55 22270 22476 22

Kingsbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202531
May 202521
April 202518
March 202516
February 202525
January 202518
December 202430
November 202415
October 202427
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202511
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 202514
January 202516
December 202419
November 202412
October 202414
September 202429
August 202431

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 202510
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 202419
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
January 20254
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202516
May 202510
April 202529
March 202523
February 202530
January 202546
December 202413
November 202422
October 202447
September 202452
August 202414

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

High Crime Locations Kingsbury in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Other crime1
2. Capitol Way (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Airco Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Robbery1
4. Oak Tree Dell (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Rose Glen (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hay Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
9. Westfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Stancroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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