Crime Rate in Northwick Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwick Park

The total recorded crimes in Northwick Park, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwick Park crime rate of 0.84 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 Northwick Park, encompassing approximately 35,851 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Northwick Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Spencer Road with total crimes: 3
  • Priory Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Northwick Park?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Northwick Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brent average, with 270 crimes compared to 1120.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northwick Park recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Northwick Park had fewer crimes than the Brent average, with 476 crimes compared to 1,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northwick Park recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northwick Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northwick Park has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 0.84 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Northwick Park crimes were 270. The crime rate of Northwick Park in 2024 was 7.53 (year) or 0.63 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwick Park were around 476 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.28 (year) or 1.11 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwick Park)CrimesRank (Northwick Park)CrimesRank (Northwick Park)
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
Kingsbury67 19700 18699 21
Preston46 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton60 20450 20768 20

Northwick Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202517
March 202518
February 202514
January 202518
December 202412
November 202410
October 202416
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 202410
September 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Northwick Park in May 2025

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

1. East Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Spencer Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
3. Priory Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Green (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Watford Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Perrin Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Foxlees (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Peel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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