Crime in Welsh Harp: statistics, rates and trends
1,395 crimes were recorded in Welsh Harp in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Welsh Harp at a glance
- Crime trends in Welsh Harp
- Types of crime in Welsh Harp
- Welsh Harp compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Welsh Harp
- What happened after crimes were reported in Welsh Harp
- Demographics of Welsh Harp
- Questions about crime in Welsh Harp
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (392), anti-social behaviour (333) and vehicle crime (132) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,029th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Welsh Harp | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,395 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,636 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Welsh Harp peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,025 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,315). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,395 | 74.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,315 | 70.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,494 | 80.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,664 | 89.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,768 | 94.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,927 | 103.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,025 | 108.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,637 | 87.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,711 | 91.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 128 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
Compared with England and Wales, Welsh Harp recorded notably more burglary (54% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (42% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (67% below) and shoplifting (61% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 25 to 36 and robbery rose from 21 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 333 | 17.9 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 7.1 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 102 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other theft | 99 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Drugs | 72 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Public order | 66 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 3.3 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 1.9 | 1.7 | +44% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.6 | 1.4 | +43% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Welsh Harp; the highest is Barnhill (165.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston, Brent (72.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Welsh Harp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill | 1,628 | 165.5 | +121% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | +52% |
| Wembley Park | 2,528 | 164.0 | +119% |
| Kingsbury | 927 | 87.3 | +17% |
| Queensbury | 1,815 | 101.1 | +35% |
| Wembley Hill | 2,585 | 154.9 | +107% |
| Tokyngton | 802 | 76.7 | +2% |
| Preston | 846 | 72.8 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Welsh Harp over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Winslow Close | 72 |
| On or near Coombe Road | 61 |
| On or near Kelly Close | 60 |
| On or near Harp Island Close | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Neasden Lane North | 35 |
| On or near Boycroft Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Cambridge Close | 28 |
| On or near Jackman Mews | 28 |
Of the 1,062 crimes in Welsh Harp with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 333 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 443 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 29.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 91 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Welsh Harp has an estimated population of 18,636 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Welsh Harp average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Welsh Harp | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Welsh Harp a safe place to live?
Welsh Harp recorded 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,029th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Welsh Harp?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (333).
Is crime in Welsh Harp going up or down?
Recorded crime in Welsh Harp was up 6% on the year before: 1,395 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,315 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Welsh Harp?
About 18,636 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Welsh Harp?
Welsh Harp 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.