Crime Rate in Harrow on the Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrow on the Hill

The total recorded crimes in Harrow on the Hill, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrow on the Hill crime rate of 2.77 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 Harrow on the Hill, encompassing approximately 19,500 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harrow on the Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 6
  • Julian Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Osmond Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Harrow on the Hill?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Harrow on the Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 545 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Harrow on the Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, Harrow on the Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrow average, with 931 crimes compared to 893. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harrow on the Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrow, Harrow on the Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Harrow on the Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harrow on the Hill has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Harrow on the Hill crimes were 545. The crime rate of Harrow on the Hill in 2024 was 27.95 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harrow on the Hill were around 931 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.74 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrow on the Hill)CrimesRank (Harrow on the Hill)CrimesRank (Harrow on the Hill)
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
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

Harrow on the Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 202411
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202528
March 202523
February 202517
January 202522
December 202428
November 202431
October 202427
September 202426
August 202419
May 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202517
February 20257
January 20255
December 202424
November 202414
October 202419
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Harrow on the Hill in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Julian Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Osmond Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
4. Greenford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Elmfield Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Tower Bridge Mews (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cavendish Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sudbury Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. South Harrow Bus Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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