Crime Rate in Kenton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kenton West

The total recorded crimes in Kenton West, Harrow, UK in February 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kenton West crime rate of 0.71 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 Kenton West, encompassing approximately 36,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Kenton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Elmore Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kenton West?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Kenton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 247 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kenton West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, Kenton West had fewer crimes than the Harrow average, with 432 crimes compared to 893. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kenton West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kenton West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Kenton West crimes were 247. The crime rate of Kenton West in 2024 was 6.75 (year) or 0.56 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kenton West were around 432 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.81 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kenton West)CrimesRank (Kenton West)CrimesRank (Kenton West)
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
Hatch EndNA NA508 11475 16
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
BelmontNA NA202 21383 21
CanonsNA NA179 22309 22

Kenton West 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 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 (7 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20256
November 20251
October 20253
August 20252
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20254
November 20254
October 20255
September 20257
August 20256
July 202511
June 20258
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 20257
November 202516
October 202512
September 202515
August 202513
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20256
November 20256
October 20255
September 20252
August 202510
July 202512
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
August 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20255
June 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20257
September 20251
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Kenton West in February 2026

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Elmore Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Ivanhoe Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Elgin Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Beaufort Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kenton Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Carlton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ivanhoe Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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