Crime Rate in Canons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canons

The total recorded crimes in Canons, Harrow, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canons crime rate of 2.51 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 Canons, encompassing approximately 16,359 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Canons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hitchin Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Howberry Road with total crimes: 5
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Canons?

To understand the safety of Canons, we need to analyze Canons crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Canons demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 179 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Canons recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, Canons had fewer crimes than the Harrow average, with 309 crimes compared to 893. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Canons recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrow, Canons has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Canons Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Canons has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Canons crimes were 179. The crime rate of Canons in 2024 was 10.94 (year) or 0.91 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canons were around 309 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.89 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canons)CrimesRank (Canons)CrimesRank (Canons)
Greenhill326 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth155 2809 21,492 2
Edgware103 8766 41,278 3
Headstone116 4776 31,137 6
Harrow Weald119 3648 61,224 4
Wealdstone North108 6654 51,178 5
Stanmore109 5598 71,096 7
Wealdstone South107 7515 10829 11
Pinner82 13568 8935 8
Harrow on the Hill94 9545 9931 9
Kenton East86 10453 14835 10
Hatch End50 16508 11475 16
Pinner South84 11457 13629 15
West Harrow72 14439 16759 12
Roxbourne69 15480 12696 13
Marlborough84 12447 15645 14
Centenary47 18344 17470 17
Kenton West49 17247 19432 19
North Harrow45 19239 20434 18
Rayners Lane40 21301 18410 20
Belmont27 22202 21383 21

Canons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 20259
April 20255
March 202513
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
November 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Canons in July 2025

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

1. Hitchin Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Howberry Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Grove Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Watersfield Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Charlbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Peters Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
7. Dalkeith Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Calthorpe Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jesmond Way (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cheyneys Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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