Crime Rate in Edgware: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgware

The total recorded crimes in Edgware, Harrow, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgware crime rate of 0.76 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 Edgware, encompassing approximately 136,412 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Edgware Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camrose Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Edgware Road High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Canons Park with total crimes: 5

How safe is Edgware?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Edgware reported a higher crime volume than the Harrow average, with 766 crimes compared to 560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Edgware witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, Edgware experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrow average, with 1,278 crimes compared to 893. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Edgware witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrow, Edgware has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Edgware Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Edgware has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 0.76 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Edgware crimes were 766. The crime rate of Edgware in 2024 was 6.45 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Edgware were around 1,278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.74 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edgware)CrimesRank (Edgware)CrimesRank (Edgware)
Greenhill326 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth155 2809 21,492 2
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
Canons41 20179 22309 22
Belmont27 22202 21383 21

Edgware 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202529
May 202534
April 202526
March 202522
February 202524
January 202520
December 202414
November 202431
October 202425
September 202430
August 202430

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 202422
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20259
April 20258
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 202414
November 202424
October 202414
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20253
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 202515
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202531
May 202530
April 202533
March 202534
February 202528
January 202529
December 202424
November 202429
October 202431
September 202434
August 202428

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 202510
March 202510
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Edgware in July 2025

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

1. Camrose Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Edgware Road High Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Canons Park (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Burnt Oak Broadway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Prescelly Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Cotman Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Landseer Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Mead Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Whitchurch Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
10. Gainsborough Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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