Harlesden and Kensal Green vs West End

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
      13/100
      West End Metropolitan Police Service

      Harlesden and Kensal Green vs West End 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
      13/100
      High Crime
      West End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      67,094 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      49.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harlesden and Kensal Green
      B West End
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,255
      67,094
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,781
      78,925
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.9%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      49.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlesden and Kensal Green
      B West End
      Violent Crime
      2,584 ↑6%
      7,145 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,948 ↑18%
      6,216 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      654 ↑3%
      13,609 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      775 ↓6%
      1,960 ↓17%
      Burglary
      331 ↓19%
      1,471 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      464 ↓2%
      1,219 ↑1%
      Drugs
      635 ↑8%
      1,592 ↑5%
      Public Order
      536 ↑3%
      2,139 ↓5%
      Robbery
      317 ↓3%
      2,552 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      415 ↓12%
      6,460 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      321 ↓17%
      21,745 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      82 ↑8%
      561 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      63 ↑43%
      154 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      130 ↑40%
      271 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B West End is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 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 West End?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,255 crimes in the last 12 months. West End has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 67,094 crimes. West End scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harlesden and Kensal Green vs West End?

      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. West End shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harlesden and Kensal Green and West End?

      In Harlesden and Kensal Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,948 incidents). In West End, it is Theft from Person (21,745 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harlesden and Kensal Green and West End?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green recorded 2,948 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West End recorded 6,216. 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 West End?

      Violent crime in Harlesden and Kensal Green totalled 2,584 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,145 in West End. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harlesden and Kensal Green and West End 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%). West End recorded 78,925 crimes previously (now 67,094, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlesden and Kensal Green and West End?

      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 West End has 49.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harlesden and Kensal Green and West End?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West End 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 West End?

      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 West End on a crime map?

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

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