Crime Rate in North Harrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Harrow

The total recorded crimes in North Harrow, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Harrow crime rate of 1.91 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 North Harrow, encompassing approximately 22,548 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
North Harrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Station Road with total crimes: 9
  • Imperial Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is North Harrow?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, North Harrow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 239 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Harrow recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, North Harrow had fewer crimes than the Harrow average, with 434 crimes compared to 893. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Harrow recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Harrow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Harrow has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total North Harrow crimes were 239. The crime rate of North Harrow in 2024 was 10.60 (year) or 0.88 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Harrow were around 434 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.25 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Harrow)CrimesRank (North Harrow)CrimesRank (North Harrow)
Greenhill355 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth114 4809 21,492 2
Headstone121 2776 31,137 6
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
Rayners Lane42 16301 18410 20
Centenary38 18344 17470 17
Kenton West33 21247 19432 19
Canons35 19179 22309 22
Belmont22 22202 21383 21

North Harrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202512
February 20254
January 202510
December 202416
November 202413
October 202417
September 202413
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations North Harrow in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Imperial Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. North Harrow (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. South Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Fernbrook Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Oakington Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Elm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parkthorne Drive (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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