Crime in Harrow Weald, Harrow

Statistics show that Hatch End is one of the safest wards in London in respect of residential burglaries. The team are keen to ensure this trend remains. A large residential area, with a busy high street ensures the team have many homes and businesses to attend, so that people are given the best prevention advice to keep themselves and their property safe. Street briefings are commonplace throughout the ward.

Motor vehicle crime is relatively low compared to several other wards across Harrow, however, several individuals were arrested recently where a stolen car housing stolen goods was located in the centre of the ward. The teams PCSO's and PC's regularly patrol those areas to ensure vehicles are safe and parked in clear view preventing opportunities to those who are keen to engage in theft of and theft from vehicles. Ward residents are encouraged to view their ring door bell CCTV to help the team identify and locate those engaged in vehicle interference, particularly overnight.

Hatch End officers will remain proactive in both uniform and plain clothes to ensure those engaged in drug use are dealt with robustly when committing offences.