Crime Rate in Centenary: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Centenary

The total recorded crimes in Centenary, Harrow, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Centenary crime rate of 0.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Centenary Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Wigton Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Portland Crescent West 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 areas in the Harrow.

    • 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 areas in the Harrow.

  • 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 July 2025 the Centenary has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Centenary)CrimesRank (Centenary)CrimesRank (Centenary)
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
Kenton West49 17247 19432 19
North Harrow45 19239 20434 18
Rayners Lane40 21301 18410 20
Canons41 20179 22309 22
Belmont27 22202 21383 21

Centenary Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 20259
April 202510
March 202516
February 20258
January 202511
December 202425
November 202412
October 202423
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202413
October 202411
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 202417
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Brick Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wigton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
3. Portland Crescent West (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
4. Bridgewater Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Howard Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Jersey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dudley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Burnell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
9. Collins Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Aldridge Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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