Crime Rate in Headstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headstone

The total recorded crimes in Headstone, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headstone crime rate of 2.26 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Headstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Fernleigh Court with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 May 2025 the Headstone has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 2.26 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headstone)CrimesRank (Headstone)CrimesRank (Headstone)
Greenhill355 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth114 4809 21,492 2
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
Hatch End33 20508 11475 16
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

Headstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20244

High Crime Locations Headstone in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Fernleigh Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Balfour Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Avedon Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Neptune Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. The Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Southfield Park (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victor Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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