Crime Rate in Welsh Harp: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welsh Harp

The total recorded crimes in Welsh Harp, Brent, UK in July 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welsh Harp crime rate of 2.31 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-37.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Welsh Harp Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Stewart Close with total crimes: 8
  • Neasden Lane North with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Welsh Harp has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Welsh Harp)CrimesRank (Welsh Harp)CrimesRank (Welsh Harp)
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
Barnhill141 15797 161,105 17
Sudbury123 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury88 20700 18699 21
Preston78 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton99 19450 20768 20
Northwick Park55 22270 22476 22

Welsh Harp 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 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

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 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202545
May 202529
April 202530
March 202534
February 202524
January 202532
December 202430
November 202436
October 202423
September 202431
August 202433

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202530
May 202517
April 202532
March 202521
February 202533
January 202524
December 202427
November 202426
October 202426
September 202428
August 202431

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 202511
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20258
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202514
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 202413
November 20247
October 202418
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Stewart Close (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Public order2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Neasden Lane North (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Winslow Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
5. Kelly Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Verney Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Jackman Mews (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Aylesbury Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1

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