Crime in Dollis Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,488 crimes were recorded in Dollis Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dollis Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Dollis Hill
- Types of crime in Dollis Hill
- Dollis Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dollis Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dollis Hill
- Population and deprivation in Dollis Hill
- Questions about crime in Dollis Hill
- About this data
2,488 crimes were recorded in Dollis Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 786 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dollis Hill has the 941st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dollis Hill | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,488 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.3 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,950 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dollis Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,726 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,426). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 2,488 | 113.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,426 | 110.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,447 | 111.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,560 | 116.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,482 | 113.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,692 | 122.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,726 | 124.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,579 | 117.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,547 | 116.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 230 |
| June 2026 | 205 |
| May 2026 | 236 |
| April 2026 | 224 |
| March 2026 | 188 |
| February 2026 | 215 |
| January 2026 | 207 |
| December 2025 | 205 |
| November 2025 | 182 |
| October 2025 | 201 |
| September 2025 | 202 |
| August 2025 | 193 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dollis Hill 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, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in other crime (+22%) and theft from the person (+16%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-31%) and shoplifting (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 786 | 35.8 | 1.05 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 573 | 26.1 | 1.70 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 186 | 8.5 | 1.72 | -31% |
| Other theft | 157 | 7.2 | 1.12 | +4% |
| Public order | 144 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +6% |
| Drugs | 142 | 6.5 | 1.98 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 5.4 | 0.79 | -13% |
| Burglary | 112 | 5.1 | 1.44 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 78 | 3.6 | 2.10 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -24% |
| Robbery | 62 | 2.8 | 2.09 | -16% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.4 | 0.50 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dollis Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dollis Hill recorded 786 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dollis Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dollis Hill recorded 573 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dollis Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dollis Hill recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dollis Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dollis Hill recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dollis Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dollis Hill recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dollis Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dollis Hill recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dollis Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dollis Hill recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dollis Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dollis Hill recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dollis Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dollis Hill recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dollis Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dollis Hill recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dollis Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dollis Hill recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dollis Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dollis Hill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dollis Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dollis Hill recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dollis Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dollis Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dollis Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dollis Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dollis Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willesden Green | 3,016 | 154.1 | +36% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,369 | 73.5 | -35% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,433 | 99.3 | -12% |
| Roundwood | 2,863 | 167.9 | +48% |
| Barnhill | 1,624 | 165.1 | +46% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,282 | 95.9 | -15% |
| Stonebridge | 3,241 | 148.0 | +31% |
| Wembley Park | 2,511 | 162.9 | +44% |
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 Dollis Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near Birse Crescent | 128 |
| On or near Chartley Avenue | 92 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 88 |
| On or near Oxgate Centre | 72 |
| On or near Links Road | 72 |
| On or near Eastleigh Close | 70 |
| On or near Neasden Lane | 60 |
| On or near Campbell Gordon Way | 57 |
| On or near Shepherds Walk | 54 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dollis Hill 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 | 755 | 30.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 585 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 573 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 322 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
Dollis Hill has an estimated population of 21,950. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dollis Hill sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dollis Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% |
| Private rented homes | 38.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.4% |
Is Dollis Hill a safe place to live?
Dollis Hill recorded 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Dollis Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 786 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (573).
Is crime in Dollis Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dollis Hill was up 3% on the year before: 2,488 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,426 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dollis Hill?
Dollis Hill 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 Dollis Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.