Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dicey Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cricklewood & Mapesbury , and the 133rd 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 Dicey Avenue (NW2 6AR) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 70.9% lower than the Cricklewood & Mapesbury average (106.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dicey Avenue (NW2 6AR), the main crime hotspot is near Chandos Road. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oman Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chandos Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Olive Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Anson Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oman Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Olive Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Melrose Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Agave Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Alan Coren Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Mark Twain Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Meredith Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mark Twain Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mora Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mora Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tracey Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Melrose Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Olive Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dawson Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ivy Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gardiner Avenue | Under investigation |
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