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Crime in Harlesden

Harlesden had 1,171 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 191.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 16 Brent areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% above the middle Brent area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

NW10, Brent · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Harlesden

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191.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 16Brent rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common345 in 3 months

Month by month

439 Mar 409 Apr 432 May 405 Jun 428 Jul 338 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence34529%
anti-social behaviour32528%
vehicle crime827%
theft756%
drugs645%
shoplifting595%
public order575%
theft from the person474%

Harlesden against Brent

TypeHarlesden per 1,000Middle Brent areaChange
Violence56.334.60%
Burglary4.44.6▼ 18%
Vehicle crime13.49.6▼ 1%
Anti-social behaviour5341.6▼ 13%
Theft and robbery27.917.8▼ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Twyford417.9▲ 8%
Park Royal356.1▲ 8%
Harlesden191.1▼ 9%
Dudden Hill167.3▲ 5%
Willesden Green156▲ 22%
Willesden142.80%
Brondesbury Park83▼ 2%
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 Harlesden a safe area?

Harlesden had about 191.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 16 Brent areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Harlesden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (345), followed by anti-social behaviour (325) and vehicle crime (82).