Crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,454 crimes were recorded in Cricklewood & Mapesbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cricklewood & Mapesbury
- Questions about crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (395), violence and sexual offences (349) and other theft (155) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,214th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cricklewood & Mapesbury | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,454 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.7 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,437 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury of any year here (1,454 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,454 | 100.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,522 | 105.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,794 | 124.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,848 | 128.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,907 | 132.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,011 | 139.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,214 | 153.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,823 | 126.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,894 | 131.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (78% above the national rate) and drugs (76% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 103 to 155 and drugs rose from 59 to 83, while criminal damage and arson fell from 67 to 43 and theft from the person fell from 60 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 395 | 27.4 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 24.2 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Other theft | 155 | 10.7 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 10.0 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Drugs | 83 | 5.7 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Burglary | 79 | 5.5 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 2.8 | 1.7 | -33% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cricklewood & Mapesbury; the highest is Kilburn, Brent (200.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Welsh Harp (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cricklewood & Mapesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willesden Green | 2,993 | 152.9 | +52% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,284 | 96.1 | -5% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | +13% |
| Roundwood | 2,836 | 166.3 | +65% |
| Queens Park | 2,007 | 117.7 | +17% |
| Kilburn | 3,289 | 200.0 | +99% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,242 | 165.2 | +64% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,395 | 74.9 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Cricklewood & Mapesbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hassop Road” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hassop Road | 122 |
| On or near Walm Lane | 118 |
| On or near Anson Road | 92 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 85 |
| On or near Chichele Road | 59 |
| On or near Ashford Road | 52 |
| On or near Oaklands Road | 48 |
| On or near Cricklewood Broadway | 45 |
| On or near Kilburn | 41 |
| On or near St Gabriel'S Road | 41 |
Of the 1,059 crimes in Cricklewood & Mapesbury with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 395 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 481 | 45.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 263 | 24.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Cricklewood & Mapesbury has an estimated population of 14,437 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (56%, against 23%), more private renting (45%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (10%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cricklewood & Mapesbury average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cricklewood & Mapesbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cricklewood & Mapesbury a safe place to live?
Cricklewood & Mapesbury recorded 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,214th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (349).
Is crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cricklewood & Mapesbury was down 4% on the year before: 1,454 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,522 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cricklewood & Mapesbury?
About 14,437 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cricklewood & Mapesbury?
Cricklewood & Mapesbury is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.