Crime Rate in Centenary: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Centenary

The total recorded crimes in Centenary, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Centenary crime rate of 0.72 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Centenary Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howard Road with total crimes: 4
  • Jersey Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Wigton Gardens with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Centenary has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Centenary)CrimesRank (Centenary)CrimesRank (Centenary)
Greenhill355 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth114 4809 21,492 2
Headstone121 2776 31,137 6
Edgware118 3766 41,278 3
Harrow Weald100 7648 61,224 4
Wealdstone North88 9654 51,178 5
Wealdstone South106 5515 10829 11
Stanmore106 6598 71,096 7
Pinner88 8568 8935 8
Harrow on the Hill54 14545 9931 9
Kenton East40 17453 14835 10
Pinner South79 10457 13629 15
Hatch End33 20508 11475 16
West Harrow64 11439 16759 12
Roxbourne57 13480 12696 13
Marlborough60 12447 15645 14
North Harrow43 15239 20434 18
Rayners Lane42 16301 18410 20
Kenton West33 21247 19432 19
Canons35 19179 22309 22
Belmont22 22202 21383 21

Centenary Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Howard Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jersey Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Wigton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Anmersh Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Portland Crescent West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Dale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shaldon Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bramble Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brick Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Garland Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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