Crime in Dollis Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,492 crimes were recorded in Dollis Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dollis Hill
- Questions about crime in Dollis Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (810), anti-social behaviour (567) and vehicle crime (186) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 939th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Dollis Hill | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,492 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.5 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,950 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dollis Hill peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,772 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,421). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,492 | 113.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,421 | 110.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,453 | 111.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,508 | 114.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,510 | 114.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,677 | 122.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,772 | 126.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,521 | 114.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,561 | 116.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 197 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dollis Hill recorded notably more theft from the person (2.1 times the national rate), drugs (2.0 times the national rate) and robbery (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (29% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 27 to 33 and theft from the person rose from 64 to 76, while vehicle crime fell from 245 to 186 and shoplifting fell from 88 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 810 | 36.9 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 567 | 25.8 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 186 | 8.5 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other theft | 152 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 147 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Drugs | 146 | 6.7 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Burglary | 110 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 76 | 3.5 | 1.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Robbery | 60 | 2.7 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dollis Hill; the highest is Roundwood (166.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Welsh Harp (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dollis Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willesden Green | 2,993 | 152.9 | +35% |
| Welsh Harp | 1,395 | 74.9 | -34% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,454 | 100.7 | -11% |
| Roundwood | 2,836 | 166.3 | +47% |
| Barnhill | 1,628 | 165.5 | +46% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,284 | 96.1 | -15% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | +26% |
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Dollis Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (145).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 145 |
| On or near Birse Crescent | 129 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 99 |
| On or near Chartley Avenue | 96 |
| On or near Links Road | 74 |
| On or near Oxgate Centre | 72 |
| On or near Eastleigh Close | 66 |
| On or near Neasden Lane | 65 |
| On or near Campbell Gordon Way | 56 |
| On or near Shepherds Walk | 54 |
Of the 1,925 crimes in Dollis Hill with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 567 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 747 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 580 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 306 | 15.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 138 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Dollis Hill has an estimated population of 21,950 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (39%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dollis Hill average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dollis Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dollis Hill a safe place to live?
Dollis Hill recorded 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 939th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Dollis Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 810 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (567).
Is crime in Dollis Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dollis Hill was up 3% on the year before: 2,492 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,421 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dollis Hill?
About 21,950 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dollis Hill?
Dollis Hill 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.