Crime Rate in Edgware: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgware

The total recorded crimes in Edgware, Harrow, UK in March 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgware 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 Edgware, encompassing approximately 136,412 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Edgware Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnt Oak Broadway with total crimes: 12
  • Mead Road with total crimes: 7
  • Whitchurch Avenue with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Edgware has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrow)CrimesRank (Harrow)CrimesRank (Harrow)
Greenhill300 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth97 5809 21,492 2
Headstone128 2776 31,137 6
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
Canons28 22179 22309 22

Edgware Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 202414
November 202424
October 202414
September 202417
August 20246
April 202412

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202524
January 202520
December 202414
November 202431
October 202425
September 202430
August 202430
April 202428

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 202422
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202528
January 202529
December 202424
November 202429
October 202431
September 202434
August 202428
May 20241
April 202416

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Edgware in March 2025

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

1. Burnt Oak Broadway (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Mead Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Whitchurch Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Constable Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Drugs1
5. Park Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Northolme Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Columbia Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bransgrove Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Merlin Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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