Crime Rate in West Harrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Harrow

The total recorded crimes in West Harrow, Harrow, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Harrow crime rate of 1.24 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 West Harrow, encompassing approximately 46,087 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
West Harrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apple Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Butler Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Shaftesbury Circle with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Harrow?

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

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, West Harrow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 439 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Harrow recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Harrow had fewer crimes than the Harrow average, with 759 crimes compared to 893. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Harrow recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Harrow Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Harrow has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total West Harrow crimes were 439. The crime rate of West Harrow in 2024 was 9.53 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Harrow were around 759 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.47 (year) or 1.37 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrow)CrimesRank (Harrow)CrimesRank (Harrow)
Greenhill300 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth97 5809 21,492 2
Headstone128 2776 31,137 6
Edgware116 3766 41,278 3
Harrow Weald93 6648 61,224 4
Stanmore115 4598 71,096 7
Wealdstone North89 7654 51,178 5
Pinner69 11568 8935 8
Harrow on the Hill76 8545 9931 9
Roxbourne74 9480 12696 13
Kenton East66 12453 14835 10
Wealdstone South72 10515 10829 11
Hatch End44 16508 11475 16
Pinner South32 19457 13629 15
Marlborough50 14447 15645 14
Centenary45 15344 17470 17
Belmont36 17202 21383 21
North Harrow31 21239 20434 18
Rayners Lane36 18301 18410 20
Kenton West32 20247 19432 19
Canons28 22179 22309 22

West Harrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202518
January 202511
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 202418
August 202425
April 202422

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202516
January 202518
December 202410
November 202421
October 202424
September 202434
August 202419
May 20241
April 202418

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
April 20244

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
April 20248

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Harrow in March 2025

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

1. Apple Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Butler Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shaftesbury Circle (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Furness Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Charles Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Whitmore Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hawkins Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marshall Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. West Harrow (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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