Crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,325 crimes were recorded in Harlesden & Kensal Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Harlesden & Kensal Green
- Types of crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green
- Harlesden & Kensal Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harlesden & Kensal Green
- Population and deprivation in Harlesden & Kensal Green
- Questions about crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green
- About this data
3,325 crimes were recorded in Harlesden & Kensal Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 872 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harlesden & Kensal Green has the 306th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harlesden & Kensal Green | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,325 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.4 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,628 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,544 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,986). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 3,325 | 169.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,080 | 156.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,986 | 152.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,115 | 158.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,395 | 173.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,544 | 180.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,393 | 172.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,464 | 176.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,302 | 168.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 314 |
| June 2026 | 276 |
| May 2026 | 312 |
| April 2026 | 295 |
| March 2026 | 338 |
| February 2026 | 237 |
| January 2026 | 281 |
| December 2025 | 226 |
| November 2025 | 242 |
| October 2025 | 260 |
| September 2025 | 253 |
| August 2025 | 291 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harlesden & Kensal Green 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+43%) and other crime (+38%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-19%) and theft from the person (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 872 | 44.4 | 2.90 | +11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 822 | 41.9 | 1.22 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 230 | 11.7 | 1.41 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 220 | 11.2 | 2.28 | +2% |
| Other theft | 218 | 11.1 | 1.74 | +15% |
| Drugs | 205 | 10.4 | 3.19 | +19% |
| Public order | 186 | 9.5 | 1.43 | +43% |
| Robbery | 125 | 6.4 | 4.71 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 123 | 6.3 | 3.71 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -19% |
| Burglary | 99 | 5.0 | 1.43 | -11% |
| Other crime | 51 | 2.6 | 1.23 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 1.7 | 1.73 | +267% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.4 | 1.67 | +8% |
Anti-social behaviour in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 872 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 822 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harlesden & Kensal Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harlesden & Kensal Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harlesden & Kensal Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harlesden & Kensal Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundwood | 2,863 | 167.9 | -1% |
| Stonebridge | 3,241 | 148.0 | -13% |
| Willesden Green | 3,016 | 154.1 | -9% |
| Queens Park | 2,097 | 123.0 | -27% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,282 | 95.9 | -43% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,433 | 99.3 | -41% |
| Tokyngton | 812 | 77.6 | -54% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,488 | 113.3 | -33% |
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 Harlesden & Kensal Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 654 |
| On or near The Croft | 298 |
| On or near Parking Area | 146 |
| On or near Craven Park Road | 96 |
| On or near Park Parade | 93 |
| On or near Springwell Avenue | 85 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 85 |
| On or near Jubilee Close | 76 |
| On or near Nicoll Road | 73 |
| On or near Rucklidge Avenue | 69 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harlesden & Kensal Green 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 | 1,029 | 30.9% |
| Not recorded | 872 | 26.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 610 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 409 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 160 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 129 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 14 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.1% |
Harlesden & Kensal Green has an estimated population of 19,628. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harlesden & Kensal Green sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harlesden & Kensal Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.4% |
| Social rented homes | 31.6% |
| Private rented homes | 37.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.2% |
Is Harlesden & Kensal Green a safe place to live?
Harlesden & Kensal Green recorded 169.4 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 Harlesden & Kensal Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 872 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (822).
Is crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harlesden & Kensal Green was up 8% on the year before: 3,325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,080 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harlesden & Kensal Green?
Harlesden & Kensal Green 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 Harlesden & Kensal Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.