Total Crime Rate
29.5 per 1,000
All offences Β· May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
16.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Vane Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnhill , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 789 local areas in Brent .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Vane Close (HA3 9XD) in the last 12 months was 29.5 per 1,000 residents and was 82.0% lower than the Barnhill average (163.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (β 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vane Close (HA3 9XD), the main crime hotspot is near Wilson Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kenton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Mall | β |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Melcombe Gardens | β |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Ledway Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Ledway Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Arnold Close | β |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Arnold Close | β |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Vane Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Garth | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Kinch Grove | β |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Kinch Grove | β |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Mall | β |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | The Mall | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | John Perrin Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Shakespeare Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Preston Hill | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Wilson Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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