Crime in Willesden Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,016 crimes were recorded in Willesden Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Willesden Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Willesden Green
- Types of crime in Willesden Green
- Willesden Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Willesden Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Willesden Green
- Population and deprivation in Willesden Green
- Questions about crime in Willesden Green
- About this data
3,016 crimes were recorded in Willesden Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 1,022 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Willesden Green has the 403rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Willesden Green | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,016 | 43,138 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.1 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,577 | 352,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Willesden Green was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,016 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,090). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 3,016 | 154.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,747 | 140.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,508 | 128.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,226 | 113.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,203 | 112.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,223 | 113.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,466 | 126.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,090 | 106.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,346 | 119.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 284 |
| June 2026 | 320 |
| May 2026 | 336 |
| April 2026 | 206 |
| March 2026 | 238 |
| February 2026 | 216 |
| January 2026 | 190 |
| December 2025 | 183 |
| November 2025 | 239 |
| October 2025 | 300 |
| September 2025 | 230 |
| August 2025 | 274 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Willesden 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, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in other crime (+48%) and anti-social behaviour (+31%). The largest falls were in robbery (-25%) and theft from the person (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,022 | 52.2 | 3.40 | +31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 719 | 36.7 | 1.07 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 207 | 10.6 | 2.15 | -19% |
| Other theft | 181 | 9.2 | 1.45 | +8% |
| Drugs | 166 | 8.5 | 2.59 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 7.3 | 0.88 | +13% |
| Public order | 139 | 7.1 | 1.07 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 5.8 | 0.85 | -11% |
| Burglary | 104 | 5.3 | 1.50 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 78 | 4.0 | 2.36 | -24% |
| Robbery | 74 | 3.8 | 2.80 | -25% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +48% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +79% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.74 | -33% |
Anti-social behaviour in Willesden Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Willesden Green recorded 1,022 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Willesden Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Willesden Green recorded 719 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Willesden Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Willesden Green recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Willesden Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Willesden Green recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Willesden Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Willesden Green recorded 166 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 8% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Willesden Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Willesden Green recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Willesden Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Willesden Green recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Willesden Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Willesden Green recorded 113 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 11% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Willesden Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Willesden Green recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Willesden Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Willesden Green recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Willesden Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Willesden Green recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Willesden Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Willesden Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Willesden Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Willesden Green recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Willesden Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Willesden Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Willesden Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Willesden Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willesden Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,433 | 99.3 | -36% |
| Roundwood | 2,863 | 167.9 | +9% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,282 | 95.9 | -38% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,488 | 113.3 | -26% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,325 | 169.4 | +10% |
| Queens Park | 2,097 | 123.0 | -20% |
| Stonebridge | 3,241 | 148.0 | -4% |
| Kilburn | 3,367 | 204.8 | +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 Willesden Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 217 |
| On or near Station Parade | 186 |
| On or near Grunwick Close | 184 |
| On or near Stanley Gardens | 158 |
| On or near Newman Close | 111 |
| On or near Colin Road | 104 |
| On or near Deacon Road | 89 |
| On or near Willesden Green | 85 |
| On or near Meyrick Road | 72 |
| On or near Griffin Close | 71 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Willesden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 1,022 | 33.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 838 | 27.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 518 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 291 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 142 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 12 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Willesden Green has an estimated population of 19,577. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Willesden Green sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Willesden Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.2% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Willesden Green a safe place to live?
Willesden Green recorded 154.1 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 Willesden Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 1,022 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (719).
Is crime in Willesden Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willesden Green was up 10% on the year before: 3,016 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,747 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Willesden Green?
Willesden 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 Willesden Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.