Crime Rates at Gay Close, London, NW2 4PR

Gay Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Dollis Hill , and the 233rd 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 Gay Close (NW2 4PR) in the last 12 months was 50.1 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% lower than the Dollis Hill average (115.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 450.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 266.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gay Close (NW2 4PR), the main crime hotspot is near Griffin Close. Police recorded 78 crimes here, including 43 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.