Crime Rate in Centenary: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Centenary

The total recorded crimes in Centenary, Harrow, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Centenary crime rate of 0.85 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 Centenary, encompassing approximately 52,698 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Centenary Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queens Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Anmersh Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Centenary?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Centenary demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 344 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Centenary recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Centenary had fewer crimes than the Harrow average, with 470 crimes compared to 893. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Centenary recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Centenary Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Centenary has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Centenary crimes were 344. The crime rate of Centenary in 2024 was 6.53 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Centenary were around 470 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.92 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 17 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
Belmont36 17202 21383 21
North Harrow31 21239 20434 18
Rayners Lane36 18301 18410 20
Kenton West32 20247 19432 19
Canons28 22179 22309 22

Centenary Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 202511
December 202425
November 202412
October 202423
September 202412
August 20249
April 202416

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202413
October 202411
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 202417
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411
April 202413

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Centenary in March 2025

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

1. Queens Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
2. Anmersh Grove (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Howard Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Ladycroft Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Brick Lane (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Unwin Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wigton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. St Andrews Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Jersey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Dudley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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