Crime Rate in Edgware: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgware

The total recorded crimes in Edgware, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgware crime rate of 0.87 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
Edgware Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canons Park with total crimes: 15
  • Mead Road with total crimes: 7
  • Stratton Close 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 May 2025 the Edgware has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 0.87 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edgware)CrimesRank (Edgware)CrimesRank (Edgware)
Greenhill355 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth114 4809 21,492 2
Headstone121 2776 31,137 6
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
Centenary38 18344 17470 17
Kenton West33 21247 19432 19
Canons35 19179 22309 22
Belmont22 22202 21383 21

Edgware Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202533
March 202534
February 202528
January 202529
December 202424
November 202429
October 202431
September 202434
August 202428
May 20241

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
May 20241

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Canons Park (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Mead Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Stratton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Whitchurch Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Lawrence Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
6. Columbia Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Edgware Road High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Park Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. De Havilland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Cotman Gardens (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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