Crime Rate in Kingsbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsbury

The total recorded crimes in Kingsbury, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury, encompassing approximately 55,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-65.52% decrease)
Kingsbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Airco Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Kingsbury has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsbury)CrimesRank (Kingsbury)CrimesRank (Kingsbury)
Harlesden & Kensal Green274 31,653 33,175 1
Kilburn306 21,832 13,097 2
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
Preston46 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton60 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park30 22270 22476 22

Kingsbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20254
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kingsbury in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Robbery3
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Airco Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Elmwood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Capitol Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
8. Springfield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Crummock Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Stancroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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