Crime Rate in Harrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrow

The total recorded crimes in Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 1,796 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrow crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Harrow, encompassing approximately 261,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (463) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (463) incidents (5.95% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (138) incidents (-13.21% decrease)
Harrow Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • William Carey Way with total crimes: 25
  • Harrow Bus Station with total crimes: 21
  • Gladstone Way with total crimes: 21

Harrow Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Harrow?

To understand the safety of Harrow, we need to analyze Harrow crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Harrow has recorded 12,311 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 47.13 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 315 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 19,636 crimes with a crime rate of 75.17, ranking it 218 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Harrow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 12311 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Harrow witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harrow had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 19,636 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Harrow witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Harrow is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Harrow has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Harrow Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Greenhill (355 crimes), and the safest, Belmont (22 crimes), is 333 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Harrow.

Similarly, the area of Greenhill South (263 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kenton East (12 crimes), with a difference of 251 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harrow.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Greenhill355
Headstone121
Edgware118
Roxeth114
Wealdstone South106

Safest Wards:

Centenary38
Canons35
Hatch End33
Kenton West33
Belmont22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Greenhill South263
Greenhill North135
Wealdstone South130
Wealdstone North97
Canons Park88

Safest Areas:

West Harrow31
Belmont26
Pinner South21
Hatch End North17
Kenton East12

Harrow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harrow has recorded 1,796 crimes with crime rate of 6.88 ranking 213th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 14 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 20 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Harrow crimes were 12,311. The crime rate of Harrow in 2024 was 47.13 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking it 315 danzarous in the UK. Harrow ranked 14 in terms of total crimes and 15 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harrow were around 19,636 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.17 (year) or 6.26 (month) ranking 218 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Harrow ranked 15 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 19 as per crime rate of Harrow

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Harrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (463 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (463 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (449 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (437 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (435 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (397 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 409 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 364 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (387 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (352 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 503 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 308 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (436 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (418 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (497 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (472 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (479 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (388 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (506 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (380 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1448 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025159
March 2025132
February 2025133
January 2025124
December 2024143
November 2024180
October 2024190
September 2024190
August 202457
June 20242

A total of 210 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202527
March 202513
February 202522
January 202518
December 202423
November 202415
October 202429
September 202420
August 202418
July 20242

A total of 1144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025128
April 2025102
March 2025117
February 202596
January 2025128
December 2024138
November 2024142
October 2024134
September 2024104
August 202452
July 20243

A total of 4118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 374.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 506 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025463
April 2025449
March 2025397
February 2025364
January 2025352
December 2024308
November 2024418
October 2024472
September 2024388
August 2024506
July 20241

A total of 668 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202593
March 202560
February 202584
January 202554
December 202453
November 202472
October 202473
September 202464
August 202434

A total of 791 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202571
March 202562
February 202563
January 202564
December 202485
November 202492
October 202490
September 202498
August 202473
July 20249

A total of 964 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202567
March 2025115
February 2025121
January 202599
December 2024120
November 2024102
October 2024100
September 2024103
August 202454

A total of 4437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 369.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 503 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025463
April 2025437
March 2025435
February 2025409
January 2025387
December 2024503
November 2024436
October 2024497
September 2024479
August 2024380
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 964 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 2025101
March 202588
February 202568
January 2025155
December 2024117
November 2024111
October 2024103
September 202462
August 202430
July 20245

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 202411
October 202413
September 202420
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 684 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202596
March 202589
February 202565
January 202557
December 202466
November 202489
October 202489
September 202483
August 202443
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202518
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 438 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202539
March 202537
February 202553
January 202540
December 202448
November 202443
October 202451
September 202439
August 202439

A total of 1355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025134
April 202581
March 2025133
February 2025120
January 2025125
December 2024112
November 2024196
October 2024205
September 2024196
August 202453

High Crime Locations Harrow in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Harrow postcode area is presented below.

1. William Carey Way (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
Drugs2
2. Harrow Bus Station (Map)
Total21
Theft from the person7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Other theft2
Robbery1
3. Gladstone Way (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
5. Rayners Lane (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1

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