Cracking down on crime in Kilburn

More than 40 people have been arrested and 74 illegal e-bikes seized as we continue to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Kilburn.

A week-long operation saw more than 50 officers deployed on extra patrols on Kilburn High Road, where we carried out searches and licensing checks on several shops suspected of selling illegal goods.

Additionally, we targeted e-bikes, e-scooters and mopeds on the High Road in response to concerns from residents and businesses that they were being driven illegally in the area and being used for crimes. We made sure to pull over those using two-wheeled vehicles where we carried out checks with the driver and assessed the legality of the bikes. 

As a result:

More than 1,000 suspected stolen phones were seized following the execution of warrant at a shop in Kilburn, double the number of phones which were initially suspected. Four men were arrested on suspicion of handing stolen goods and possession with intent to supply drugs.

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Two machetes more than 50cm in length were seized in a barbershop in Kilburn High Road. Two men were seen entering the store by an off-duty officer. They were both arrested.

A van was spotted which had connections to drug dealing. Officers intercepted the van and more than £3,000 worth of nitrous oxide cannisters were seized.

Inspector Yu Zhang, who led the operation, said:

“This crackdown has seen drugs, weapons and dangerous illegal e-bikes taken off the streets. We know these offences are ones that our communities care about, and they want to see officers taking robust action.

“We have done exactly that, this week-long operation will disrupt the criminal networks in Kilburn, ensuring the area is undoubtedly safer for the community.

“This builds on the work we have already been doing in the North West, with neighbourhood crime cut by 6.4 per cent over the last year.”

This work is part of the Met’s commitment to take weapons off the streets and protect the public from serious crime.