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 February 2026 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrow on the Hill crime rate of 3.79 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Harrow on the Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Harrow Bus Station with total crimes: 11
  • Julian Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Police Station with total crimes: 8

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Harrow on the Hill)CrimesRank (Harrow on the Hill)CrimesRank (Harrow on the Hill)
GreenhillNA NA2,136 13,059 1
RoxethNA NA809 21,492 2
EdgwareNA NA766 41,278 3
HeadstoneNA NA776 31,137 6
Harrow WealdNA NA648 61,224 4
Wealdstone NorthNA NA654 51,178 5
StanmoreNA NA598 71,096 7
PinnerNA NA568 8935 8
Kenton EastNA NA453 14835 10
Wealdstone SouthNA NA515 10829 11
Hatch EndNA NA508 11475 16
West HarrowNA NA439 16759 12
RoxbourneNA NA480 12696 13
Pinner SouthNA NA457 13629 15
MarlboroughNA NA447 15645 14
CentenaryNA NA344 17470 17
North HarrowNA NA239 20434 18
Rayners LaneNA NA301 18410 20
Kenton WestNA NA247 19432 19
BelmontNA NA202 21383 21
CanonsNA NA179 22309 22

Harrow on the Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 14 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 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 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20255
June 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202634
December 202525
November 202524
October 202517
September 202515
August 202527
July 202528
June 202528
May 202523
April 202528
March 202523
February 202517

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20253
November 20258
October 20256
September 20255
August 20258
July 20258
June 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
November 20254
October 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 20256
September 20257
August 20255
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20256
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202616
December 202516
November 202514
October 202522
September 202517
August 202522
July 202519
June 202524
May 202511
April 202514
March 202517
February 20257

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20256
October 20256
September 20256
August 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20253
August 20255
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20254
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20255
August 20253
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Harrow on the Hill in February 2026

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

1. South Harrow Bus Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Julian Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Tower Bridge Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cavendish Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Waldron'S Yard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grange Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Osmond Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sudbury Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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