Crime Rate in Greenhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenhill

The total recorded crimes in Greenhill, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 355 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenhill crime rate of 3.10 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 Greenhill, encompassing approximately 114,476 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (57.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (136.00% increase)
Greenhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Carey Way with total crimes: 26
  • Harrow Bus Station with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18

How safe is Greenhill?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Greenhill reported a higher crime volume than the Harrow average, with 2,136 crimes compared to 560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Greenhill witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, Greenhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrow average, with 3,059 crimes compared to 893. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greenhill witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenhill has recorded 355 crimes with crime rate of 0.21 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Greenhill crimes were 2,136. The crime rate of Greenhill in 2024 was 18.66 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenhill were around 3,059 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.72 (year) or 2.23 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenhill)CrimesRank (Greenhill)CrimesRank (Greenhill)
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
Centenary38 18344 17470 17
Kenton West33 21247 19432 19
Canons35 19179 22309 22
Belmont22 22202 21383 21

Greenhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (74 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (89 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (68 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 611 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202547
March 202557
February 202559
January 202537
December 202474
November 202459
October 202479
September 202459
August 202457
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 162 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202537
March 20258
February 202517
January 20257
December 202427
November 202416
October 202422
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 722 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202586
March 202589
February 202579
January 202564
December 202451
November 202467
October 202473
September 202469
August 202468

A total of 229 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202517
March 202524
February 202519
January 202528
December 202421
November 202431
October 202428
September 202421
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20258
February 202513
January 202512
December 202422
November 202413
October 202420
September 202430
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 418 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202525
March 202536
February 202525
January 202534
December 202438
November 202473
October 202476
September 202446
August 20246

A total of 339 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202528
March 202535
February 202520
January 202551
December 202452
November 202441
October 202443
September 202423
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 202414
November 20245
October 20249
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20258
February 202514
January 20258
December 20244
November 202412
October 202411
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202516
March 202512
February 202511
January 202510
December 202415
November 20247
October 202415
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Greenhill in May 2025

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

1. William Carey Way (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting1
2. Harrow Bus Station (Map)
Total22
Theft from the person7
Shoplifting5
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
7. Rosslyn Crescent (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Other theft5
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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