Crime Rate in Canons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canons

The total recorded crimes in Canons, Harrow, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canons crime rate of 1.71 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Canons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonegrove with total crimes: 6
  • Calthorpe Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Hitchin Lane with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Canons has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.71 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrow)CrimesRank (Harrow)CrimesRank (Harrow)
Greenhill300 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth97 5809 21,492 2
Headstone128 2776 31,137 6
Edgware116 3766 41,278 3
Harrow Weald93 6648 61,224 4
Stanmore115 4598 71,096 7
Wealdstone North89 7654 51,178 5
Pinner69 11568 8935 8
Harrow on the Hill76 8545 9931 9
Roxbourne74 9480 12696 13
Kenton East66 12453 14835 10
Wealdstone South72 10515 10829 11
Hatch End44 16508 11475 16
West Harrow57 13439 16759 12
Pinner South32 19457 13629 15
Marlborough50 14447 15645 14
Centenary45 15344 17470 17
Belmont36 17202 21383 21
North Harrow31 21239 20434 18
Rayners Lane36 18301 18410 20
Kenton West32 20247 19432 19

Canons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
April 20245

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
April 20247

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Canons in March 2025

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

1. Stonegrove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Calthorpe Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hitchin Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stonegrove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cheyneys Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dalkeith Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westbere Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Jesmond Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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