Crime in Kilburn, Brent: statistics, rates and trends
3,367 crimes were recorded in Kilburn, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 204.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kilburn, Brent
- Questions about crime in Kilburn, Brent
- About this data
3,367 crimes were recorded in Kilburn, Brent in the 12 months to July 2026, 204.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 921 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kilburn, Brent has the 187th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kilburn, Brent | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,367 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 204.8 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,444 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kilburn, Brent was highest in the year to July 2024 (3,601 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,173). Over the whole period it rose 48%, 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 | 3,367 | 204.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,383 | 205.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,601 | 219.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,667 | 162.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,260 | 137.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,202 | 133.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,173 | 132.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,193 | 133.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,270 | 138.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 311 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kilburn, Brent 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, violence and sexual offences, other theft.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+37%) and burglary (+30%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and theft from the person (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 921 | 56.0 | 3.65 | -10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 759 | 46.2 | 1.35 | +11% |
| Other theft | 304 | 18.5 | 2.89 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 219 | 13.3 | 1.61 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 198 | 12.0 | 7.13 | -20% |
| Public order | 161 | 9.8 | 1.47 | +1% |
| Burglary | 159 | 9.7 | 2.73 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 157 | 9.5 | 1.94 | -15% |
| Drugs | 140 | 8.5 | 2.60 | +12% |
| Robbery | 123 | 7.5 | 5.54 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 7.1 | 1.05 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 59 | 3.6 | 4.36 | +37% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 1.9 | 1.94 | +94% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Kilburn, Brent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kilburn, Brent recorded 921 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Kilburn, Brent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kilburn, Brent recorded 759 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kilburn, Brent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kilburn, Brent recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kilburn, Brent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kilburn, Brent recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kilburn, Brent
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kilburn, Brent recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kilburn, Brent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kilburn, Brent recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kilburn, Brent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kilburn, Brent recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kilburn, Brent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kilburn, Brent recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kilburn, Brent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kilburn, Brent recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kilburn, Brent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kilburn, Brent recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kilburn, Brent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kilburn, Brent recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kilburn, Brent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kilburn, Brent recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kilburn, Brent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kilburn, Brent recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kilburn, Brent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kilburn, Brent recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kilburn, Brent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kilburn, Brent.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kilburn, Brent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park | 2,097 | 123.0 | -40% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,282 | 95.9 | -53% |
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,433 | 99.3 | -52% |
| Willesden Green | 3,016 | 154.1 | -25% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,325 | 169.4 | -17% |
| Roundwood | 2,863 | 167.9 | -18% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,488 | 113.3 | -45% |
| Stonebridge | 3,241 | 148.0 | -28% |
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 Kilburn, Brent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kilburn High Road | 228 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 181 |
| On or near Glengall Road | 172 |
| On or near West End Lane | 156 |
| On or near Dyne Road | 145 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 116 |
| On or near Algernon Road | 96 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 94 |
| On or near Cambridge Avenue | 93 |
| On or near Drakes Courtyard | 90 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kilburn, Brent 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 | 1,234 | 36.6% |
| Not recorded | 921 | 27.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 609 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 310 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 114 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Kilburn, Brent has an estimated population of 16,444. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kilburn, Brent sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kilburn, Brent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.6% |
| Social rented homes | 40.9% |
| Private rented homes | 33.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Kilburn, Brent a safe place to live?
Kilburn, Brent recorded 204.8 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 Kilburn, Brent?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 921 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (759).
Is crime in Kilburn, Brent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kilburn, Brent was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,367 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,383 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kilburn, Brent?
Kilburn, Brent 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 Kilburn, Brent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.