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Crime in Willesden

Willesden had 5,615 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 142.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 16 Brent areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Brent area. Crime was level on the three months before.

NW10, Brent · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Willesden

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142.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 16Brent rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common1619 in 3 months

Month by month

1738 Mar 1834 Apr 2021 May 1888 Jun 1955 Jul 1772 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Willesden. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1,61929%
violence1,59028%
vehicle crime4017%
theft3556%
shoplifting3416%
drugs3216%
public order2875%
burglary2094%

Willesden against Brent

TypeWillesden per 1,000Middle Brent areaChange
Violence40.434.6▲ 12%
Burglary5.34.6▼ 10%
Vehicle crime10.29.6▼ 11%
Anti-social behaviour41.241.6▲ 9%
Theft and robbery17.817.8▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Harlesden191.1▼ 9%
Dudden Hill167.3▲ 5%
Willesden Green156▲ 22%
Willesden142.80%
Mapesbury133.9▲ 2%
Dollis Hill101.4▼ 8%
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 Willesden a safe area?

Willesden had about 142.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 16 Brent areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Willesden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (1619), followed by violence (1590) and vehicle crime (401).