 Neighbouring Harlesden witnessed a huge increase in shootings from around 1999, becoming the highest murder rated district nationwide by 2001.This contributed to Stonebridge's reputation as one of the most dangerous places in the UK, as most perpetrators where associated or lived in the Stonebridge estate.In 2003, 21-year-old college student Kavian Francis-Hopwood was shot dead on the Stonebridge Park estate.