Crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,433 crimes were recorded in Cricklewood & Mapesbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
- Types of crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
- Cricklewood & Mapesbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
- Population and deprivation in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
- Questions about crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
- About this data
1,433 crimes were recorded in Cricklewood & Mapesbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 380 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cricklewood & Mapesbury has the 1,255th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cricklewood & Mapesbury | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,433 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.3 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,437 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,154 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,433). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,433 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,537 | 106.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,819 | 126.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,833 | 127.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,929 | 133.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,061 | 142.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,154 | 149.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,841 | 127.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,877 | 130.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 146 |
| April 2026 | 123 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cricklewood & Mapesbury over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+47%) and drugs (+43%). The largest falls were in robbery (-59%) and criminal damage and arson (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 380 | 26.3 | 1.72 | -18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 354 | 24.5 | 0.72 | +1% |
| Other theft | 151 | 10.5 | 1.64 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 151 | 10.5 | 2.12 | -17% |
| Public order | 86 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +0% |
| Drugs | 80 | 5.5 | 1.69 | +43% |
| Burglary | 75 | 5.2 | 1.47 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 2.8 | 1.68 | -32% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +33% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.1 | 0.82 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 1.01 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -11% |
Anti-social behaviour in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cricklewood & Mapesbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cricklewood & Mapesbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cricklewood & Mapesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willesden Green | 3,016 | 154.1 | +55% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,282 | 95.9 | -3% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,488 | 113.3 | +14% |
| Roundwood | 2,863 | 167.9 | +69% |
| Queens Park | 2,097 | 123.0 | +24% |
| Kilburn | 3,367 | 204.8 | +106% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,325 | 169.4 | +71% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,369 | 73.5 | -26% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cricklewood & Mapesbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hassop Road | 131 |
| On or near Walm Lane | 113 |
| On or near Anson Road | 88 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 82 |
| On or near Chichele Road | 60 |
| On or near Ashford Road | 49 |
| On or near Oaklands Road | 46 |
| On or near St Gabriel'S Road | 42 |
| On or near Kilburn | 41 |
| On or near Cricklewood Broadway | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cricklewood & Mapesbury over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 481 | 33.6% |
| Not recorded | 380 | 26.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Cricklewood & Mapesbury has an estimated population of 14,437. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cricklewood & Mapesbury sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cricklewood & Mapesbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% |
| Private rented homes | 45.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Cricklewood & Mapesbury a safe place to live?
Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (354).
Is crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury was down 7% on the year before: 1,433 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,537 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cricklewood & Mapesbury?
Cricklewood & Mapesbury is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cricklewood & Mapesbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.