Crime Rate in Kenton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kenton West

The total recorded crimes in Kenton West, Harrow, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kenton West crime rate of 1.34 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 Kenton West, encompassing approximately 36,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Kenton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Radstock Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Kenton Lane with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Kenton West has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kenton West)CrimesRank (Kenton West)CrimesRank (Kenton West)
Greenhill326 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth155 2809 21,492 2
Edgware103 8766 41,278 3
Headstone116 4776 31,137 6
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
North Harrow45 19239 20434 18
Rayners Lane40 21301 18410 20
Canons41 20179 22309 22
Belmont27 22202 21383 21

Kenton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 202411
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
November 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kenton West in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Radstock Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
3. Kenton Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
4. Prestwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
5. Christchurch Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carlton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Addiscombe Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ivanhoe Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Kenmore Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kingshill Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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