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Crime

Crime in Cricklewood

Cricklewood had 933 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 150.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 16 Brent areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Brent area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

NW2, Brent · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cricklewood

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150.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 16Brent rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common280 in 3 months

Month by month

299 Mar 288 Apr 374 May 334 Jun 311 Jul 288 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cricklewood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour28030%
violence22624%
theft859%
vehicle crime708%
shoplifting657%
public order546%
burglary465%
drugs404%

Cricklewood against Brent

TypeCricklewood per 1,000Middle Brent areaChange
Violence36.434.6▲ 1%
Burglary7.44.6▲ 24%
Vehicle crime11.39.6▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour45.141.6▲ 4%
Theft and robbery20.417.8▼ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dudden Hill167.3▲ 5%
Cricklewood150.2▼ 3%
Brondesbury144.1▼ 10%
Mapesbury133.9▲ 2%
West Hampstead128.4▲ 11%
Dollis Hill101.4▼ 8%
Childs Hill87.6▲ 4%
See every Brent area ranked on the crime in Brent page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cricklewood a safe area?

Cricklewood had about 150.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 16 Brent areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Cricklewood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (280), followed by violence (226) and theft (85).