Crime Rate in Headstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headstone

The total recorded crimes in Headstone, Harrow, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headstone crime rate of 2.16 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 Headstone, encompassing approximately 53,610 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
Headstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Neptune Road with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Balfour Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Headstone?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Headstone reported a higher crime volume than the Harrow average, with 776 crimes compared to 560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Headstone witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, Headstone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrow average, with 1,137 crimes compared to 893. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Headstone witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrow, Headstone has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Headstone Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Headstone has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Headstone crimes were 776. The crime rate of Headstone in 2024 was 14.47 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headstone were around 1,137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.21 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headstone)CrimesRank (Headstone)CrimesRank (Headstone)
Greenhill326 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth155 2809 21,492 2
Edgware103 8766 41,278 3
Harrow Weald119 3648 61,224 4
Wealdstone North108 6654 51,178 5
Stanmore109 5598 71,096 7
Wealdstone South107 7515 10829 11
Pinner82 13568 8935 8
Harrow on the Hill94 9545 9931 9
Kenton East86 10453 14835 10
Hatch End50 16508 11475 16
Pinner South84 11457 13629 15
West Harrow72 14439 16759 12
Roxbourne69 15480 12696 13
Marlborough84 12447 15645 14
Centenary47 18344 17470 17
Kenton West49 17247 19432 19
North Harrow45 19239 20434 18
Rayners Lane40 21301 18410 20
Canons41 20179 22309 22
Belmont27 22202 21383 21

Headstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202537
May 202539
April 202529
March 202519
February 202521
January 202533
December 202430
November 202427
October 202440
September 202421
August 202429

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202531
May 202527
April 202534
March 202531
February 202524
January 202529
December 202442
November 202417
October 202435
September 202420
August 202426

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20252
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202518
May 202515
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20256
May 20257
April 20251
March 202529
February 202527
January 202526
December 202423
November 202436
October 202417
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 202511
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242

High Crime Locations Headstone in July 2025

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

1. Neptune Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Balfour Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grafton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sutton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Cunningham Park (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rutland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pinner Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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