Crime Rate in Rayners Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rayners Lane

The total recorded crimes in Rayners Lane, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rayners Lane crime rate of 1.04 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 Rayners Lane, encompassing approximately 40,431 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rayners Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lucas Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Drake Road with total crimes: 6
  • Berriton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rayners Lane?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Rayners Lane demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 301 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rayners Lane recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, Rayners Lane had fewer crimes than the Harrow average, with 410 crimes compared to 893. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rayners Lane recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rayners Lane Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rayners Lane has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Rayners Lane crimes were 301. The crime rate of Rayners Lane in 2024 was 7.44 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rayners Lane were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.14 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rayners Lane)CrimesRank (Rayners Lane)CrimesRank (Rayners Lane)
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
North Harrow43 15239 20434 18
Centenary38 18344 17470 17
Kenton West33 21247 19432 19
Canons35 19179 22309 22
Belmont22 22202 21383 21

Rayners Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 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 (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 20257
February 202512
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202510
February 202516
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Rayners Lane in May 2025

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

1. Lucas Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Drake Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Berriton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Worple Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Widdicombe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Alexandra Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Warden Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Yeading Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Kings Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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