Crime Rate in Hatch End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatch End

The total recorded crimes in Hatch End, Harrow, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatch End crime rate of 2.19 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 Hatch End, encompassing approximately 20,073 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Hatch End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Oakdene Close with total crimes: 3
  • Leeway Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hatch End?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Hatch End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 508 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hatch End witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hatch End had fewer crimes than the Harrow average, with 475 crimes compared to 893. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hatch End recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrow, Hatch End has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hatch End Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hatch End has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Hatch End crimes were 508. The crime rate of Hatch End in 2024 was 25.31 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatch End were around 475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.66 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 16 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
Edgware116 3766 41,278 3
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
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

Hatch End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202522
December 202411
November 202428
October 202444
September 202479
August 20249
April 20243

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20258
December 202417
November 20248
October 202415
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 202424
October 202421
September 202426
August 202412
April 20245

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20246
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hatch End in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oakdene Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
3. Leeway Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Pinewood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Thorndyke Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tilbury Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Marco Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Lawns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A4008 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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