Crime Rate in Hatch End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatch End

The total recorded crimes in Hatch End, Harrow, UK in February 2026 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatch End crime rate of 2.34 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Hatch End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Tillotson Road with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building 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 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hatch End)CrimesRank (Hatch End)CrimesRank (Hatch End)
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
Harrow on the HillNA NA545 9931 9
Kenton EastNA NA453 14835 10
Wealdstone SouthNA NA515 10829 11
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

Hatch End 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 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20254
November 20259
October 202513
September 202513
August 202510
July 202510
June 202512
May 20253
April 202512
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20258
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202611
December 20256
November 20254
October 20256
September 20256
August 20255
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20252
July 20252
June 20253
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20255
October 20253
September 20251
August 20256
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20261
December 20255
November 20251
October 202511
September 202513
August 202513
July 202514
June 202515
May 202511
April 20259
March 202513
February 202515

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20255
June 20256
May 20251
April 202513
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 20256
November 202510
October 202511
September 202515
August 20255
July 202510
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258

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

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Hatch End in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Tillotson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Boniface Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Gildea Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Tilbury Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Boniface Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Lawns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pinewood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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