Total Crime Rate
60.7 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Essex Road area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Harlesden & Kensal Green , and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 811 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 Essex Road (NW10 9PE) in the last 12 months was 60.7 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% lower than the Harlesden & Kensal Green average (167.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (β 44.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Essex Road (NW10 9PE), the main crime hotspot is near White Hart Lane. Police recorded 119 crimes here, including 50 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marian Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | White Hart Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawkshead Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hawkshead Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | White Hart Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | White Hart Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | White Hart Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | White Hart Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chantry Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Butler Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Butler Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Butler Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Butler Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Butler Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Butler Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Butler Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | White Hart Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | White Hart Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chantry Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cobbold Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marian Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marian Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marian Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marian Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Marian Way | Under investigation |
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