Crime in Willesden Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,993 crimes were recorded in Willesden Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 152.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Willesden Green
- Questions about crime in Willesden Green
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (1,008), violence and sexual offences (723) and vehicle crime (205) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 410th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Willesden Green | Brent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,993 | 42,565 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.9 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,577 | 352,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Willesden Green of any year here (2,993 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,993 | 152.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,796 | 142.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,499 | 127.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,253 | 115.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,238 | 114.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,194 | 112.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,461 | 125.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,116 | 108.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,313 | 118.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 251 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Willesden Green recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (3.4 times the national rate), drugs (2.8 times the national rate) and robbery (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (25% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 26 to 34 and burglary rose from 82 to 105, while robbery fell from 101 to 69 and theft from the person fell from 101 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,008 | 51.5 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 723 | 36.9 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 205 | 10.5 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Drugs | 180 | 9.2 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other theft | 180 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 138 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 138 | 7.0 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Burglary | 105 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 76 | 3.9 | 1.7 | -25% |
| Robbery | 69 | 3.5 | 1.4 | -32% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +31% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Willesden Green; the highest is Kilburn, Brent (200.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Brondesbury Park (96.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willesden Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood & Mapesbury | 1,454 | 100.7 | -34% |
| Roundwood | 2,836 | 166.3 | +9% |
| Brondesbury Park | 1,284 | 96.1 | -37% |
| Dollis Hill | 2,492 | 113.5 | -26% |
| Harlesden & Kensal Green | 3,242 | 165.2 | +8% |
| Queens Park | 2,007 | 117.7 | -23% |
| Stonebridge | 3,143 | 143.5 | -6% |
| Kilburn | 3,289 | 200.0 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Willesden Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (220).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 220 |
| On or near Station Parade | 191 |
| On or near Grunwick Close | 182 |
| On or near Stanley Gardens | 158 |
| On or near Newman Close | 106 |
| On or near Colin Road | 101 |
| On or near Willesden Green | 86 |
| On or near Deacon Road | 83 |
| On or near Meyrick Road | 74 |
| On or near Dean Road | 66 |
Of the 1,985 crimes in Willesden Green with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,008 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 827 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 519 | 26.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 262 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 162 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 14 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Willesden Green has an estimated population of 19,577 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (55%, against 23%), more private renting (43%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Willesden Green average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Willesden Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Willesden Green a safe place to live?
Willesden Green recorded 152.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 410th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Willesden Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 1,008 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (723).
Is crime in Willesden Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willesden Green was up 7% on the year before: 2,993 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,796 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Willesden Green?
About 19,577 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Willesden Green?
Willesden Green 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.