Crime Rate in Welsh Harp: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welsh Harp

The total recorded crimes in Welsh Harp, Brent, UK in February 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welsh Harp crime rate of 1.67 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 Welsh Harp, encompassing approximately 54,580 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Welsh Harp Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winslow Close with total crimes: 11
  • Neasden Lane North with total crimes: 6
  • Verney Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Welsh Harp?

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

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Welsh Harp demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brent average, with 760 crimes compared to 1120.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Welsh Harp recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Welsh Harp had fewer crimes than the Brent average, with 1,574 crimes compared to 1,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Welsh Harp recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Welsh Harp Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Welsh Harp has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Welsh Harp crimes were 760. The crime rate of Welsh Harp in 2024 was 13.92 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Welsh Harp were around 1,574 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.84 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 15 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
Sudbury104 15695 191,035 18
Barnhill84 19797 161,105 17
Kingsbury104 16700 18699 21
Preston53 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton59 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park40 22270 22476 22

Welsh Harp Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 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 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
April 20246

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
April 202414

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202532
December 202430
November 202436
October 202423
September 202431
August 202433
April 202424

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 202413
November 20247
October 202418
September 202417
August 20248
April 20245

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202533
January 202524
December 202427
November 202426
October 202426
September 202428
August 202431
April 202434

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 5 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
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
April 20243

High Crime Locations Welsh Harp in February 2025

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

1. Winslow Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Neasden Lane North (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Verney Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Wells Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Coombe Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alderton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Kelly Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Attewood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Boycroft Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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