Crime in Kilburn, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
3,289 crimes were recorded in Kilburn, Brent in the 12 months to August 2026, 200.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kilburn, Brent at a glance
- Crime trends in Kilburn, Brent
- Types of crime in Kilburn, Brent
- Kilburn, Brent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kilburn, Brent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kilburn, Brent
- Demographics of Kilburn, Brent
- Questions about crime in Kilburn, Brent
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (882), violence and sexual offences (749) and other theft (301) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 195th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kilburn, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,289 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 200.0 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,444 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kilburn, Brent peaked in the year to August 2024 (3,662 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,184). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,289 | 200.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,367 | 204.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,662 | 222.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,729 | 166.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,271 | 138.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,198 | 133.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,184 | 132.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,204 | 134.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,266 | 137.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 233 |
| July 2026 | 282 |
| June 2026 | 247 |
| May 2026 | 285 |
| April 2026 | 295 |
| March 2026 | 316 |
| February 2026 | 245 |
| January 2026 | 226 |
| December 2025 | 273 |
| November 2025 | 297 |
| October 2025 | 297 |
| September 2025 | 293 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kilburn, Brent recorded notably more theft from the person (7.1 times the national rate), robbery (5.3 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (4.6 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 40 to 63 and burglary rose from 117 to 161, while criminal damage and arson fell from 157 to 107 and theft from the person fell from 245 to 196.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 882 | 53.6 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 749 | 45.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Other theft | 301 | 18.3 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 196 | 11.9 | 1.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 189 | 11.5 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Public order | 168 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Burglary | 161 | 9.8 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 9.7 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Drugs | 144 | 8.8 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Robbery | 119 | 7.2 | 1.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 63 | 3.8 | 0.8 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kilburn, Brent has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kilburn, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park | 2,007 | 117.7 | -41% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,284 | 96.1 | -52% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,454 | 100.7 | -50% |
| Willesden Green | 2,993 | 152.9 | -24% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,242 | 165.2 | -17% |
| Roundwood | 2,836 | 166.3 | -17% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | -43% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Kilburn, Brent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kilburn High Road” (225).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kilburn High Road | 225 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 185 |
| On or near Glengall Road | 158 |
| On or near West End Lane | 157 |
| On or near Dyne Road | 141 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 117 |
| On or near Cambridge Avenue | 93 |
| On or near Drakes Courtyard | 90 |
| On or near Algernon Road | 86 |
| On or near Malvern Road | 85 |
Of the 2,407 crimes in Kilburn, Brent with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 882 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,208 | 50.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 607 | 25.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 267 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 136 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Kilburn, Brent has an estimated population of 16,444 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more social housing (41%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kilburn, Brent average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kilburn, Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kilburn, Brent a safe place to live?
Kilburn, Brent recorded 200.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 195th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Kilburn, Brent?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 882 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (749).
Is crime in Kilburn, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kilburn, Brent was down 2% on the year before: 3,289 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,367 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kilburn, Brent?
About 16,444 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kilburn, Brent?
Kilburn, Brent 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.