Harlesden and Kensal Green vs Nunhead and Queen's Road

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Harlesden and Kensal Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Nunhead and Queen's Road Metropolitan Police Service

      Harlesden and Kensal Green vs Nunhead and Queen's Road Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harlesden and Kensal Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,255 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,302 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harlesden and Kensal Green
      B Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,255
      11,302
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,781
      11,153
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.9%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      33.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlesden and Kensal Green
      B Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Violent Crime
      2,584 ↑6%
      2,777 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,948 ↑18%
      2,627 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      654 ↑3%
      873 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      775 ↓6%
      733 ↑1%
      Burglary
      331 ↓19%
      639 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      464 ↓2%
      562 ↑2%
      Drugs
      635 ↑8%
      532 ↑43%
      Public Order
      536 ↑3%
      521 ↑2%
      Robbery
      317 ↓3%
      385 ↑12%
      Shoplifting
      415 ↓12%
      559 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      321 ↓17%
      637 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      82 ↑8%
      237 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      63 ↑43%
      103 ↑102%
      Other Crime
      130 ↑40%
      117 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nunhead and Queen's Road is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harlesden and Kensal Green safer than Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,255 crimes in the last 12 months. Nunhead and Queen's Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,302 crimes. Nunhead and Queen's Road scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harlesden and Kensal Green vs Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Nunhead and Queen's Road shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harlesden and Kensal Green and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      In Harlesden and Kensal Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,948 incidents). In Nunhead and Queen's Road, it is Violent Crime (2,777 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harlesden and Kensal Green and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green recorded 2,948 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nunhead and Queen's Road recorded 2,627. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Harlesden and Kensal Green vs Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Violent crime in Harlesden and Kensal Green totalled 2,584 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,777 in Nunhead and Queen's Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harlesden and Kensal Green and Nunhead and Queen's Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlesden and Kensal Green recorded 9,781 crimes (now 10,255, a change of +4.9%). Nunhead and Queen's Road recorded 11,153 crimes previously (now 11,302, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlesden and Kensal Green and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Harlesden and Kensal Green has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Nunhead and Queen's Road has 33.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harlesden and Kensal Green and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Nunhead and Queen's Road is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Harlesden and Kensal Green and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Harlesden and Kensal Green or Nunhead and Queen's Road on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlesden and Kensal Green and Nunhead and Queen's Road. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.