Crime Rate in Welsh Harp: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welsh Harp

The total recorded crimes in Welsh Harp, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welsh Harp crime rate of 1.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-46.88% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Welsh Harp Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Brent.

    • 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 areas in the Brent.

  • 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 May 2025 the Welsh Harp has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welsh Harp)CrimesRank (Welsh Harp)CrimesRank (Welsh Harp)
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
Barnhill118 16797 161,105 17
Sudbury95 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury67 19700 18699 21
Preston46 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton60 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park30 22270 22476 22

Welsh Harp Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20258
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 202413
November 20247
October 202418
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202534
February 202524
January 202532
December 202430
November 202436
October 202423
September 202431
August 202433

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202532
March 202521
February 202533
January 202524
December 202427
November 202426
October 202426
September 202428
August 202431

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Welsh Harp in May 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Braemar Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Kelly Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Deanscroft Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Coombe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harp Island Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Verney Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Quainton Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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