Crime Rate in Hatch End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatch End

The total recorded crimes in Hatch End, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatch End crime rate of 1.64 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Hatch End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Lawns with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Harrow.

    • 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 areas in the Harrow.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hatch End has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatch End)CrimesRank (Hatch End)CrimesRank (Hatch End)
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
Harrow on the Hill54 14545 9931 9
Kenton East40 17453 14835 10
Pinner South79 10457 13629 15
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

Hatch End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 241 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202513
February 202515
January 202522
December 202411
November 202428
October 202444
September 202479
August 20249

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
January 20258
December 202417
November 20248
October 202415
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 202424
October 202421
September 202426
August 202412

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202513
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wellington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Lawns (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Winston Court (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
5. Tillotson Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ufford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
8. Sequoia Park (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Meadway Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Witney Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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