Crime in Belmont, Harrow: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Belmont, Harrow in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Belmont, Harrow at a glance
- Crime trends in Belmont, Harrow
- Types of crime in Belmont, Harrow
- Belmont, Harrow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Belmont, Harrow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Belmont, Harrow
- Demographics of Belmont, Harrow
- Questions about crime in Belmont, Harrow
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (77) and burglary (64) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,738th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Belmont, Harrow | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 446 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.9 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,840 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Belmont, Harrow peaked in the year to August 2020 (569 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (378). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 446 | 56.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 394 | 50.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 378 | 48.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 396 | 50.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 401 | 51.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 505 | 64.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 569 | 72.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 486 | 62.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 467 | 59.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Belmont, Harrow recorded notably more burglary (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 33 to 64 and violence and sexual offences rose from 100 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 15.8 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 9.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 64 | 8.2 | 3.6 | +94% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Belmont, Harrow; the highest is Wealdstone South (122.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Kenton West (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belmont, Harrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary | 567 | 40.7 | -28% |
| Kenton West | 396 | 39.3 | -31% |
| Stanmore | 1,269 | 73.9 | +30% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | +116% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | +71% |
| Canons | 365 | 55.6 | -2% |
| Kenton East | 924 | 58.7 | +3% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,295 | 81.0 | +42% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Belmont, Harrow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Kenton Lane | 28 |
| On or near Belmont Circle | 27 |
| On or near Parnell Way | 27 |
| On or near Coledale Drive | 21 |
| On or near Courtens Mews | 20 |
| On or near Mountside | 17 |
| On or near Alcuin Court | 16 |
| On or near Weston Drive | 16 |
| On or near Ventnor Avenue | 15 |
Of the 369 crimes in Belmont, Harrow with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 167 | 45.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Belmont, Harrow has an estimated population of 7,840 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Belmont, Harrow average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Belmont, Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Belmont, Harrow a safe place to live?
Belmont, Harrow recorded 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,738th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Belmont, Harrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Belmont, Harrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belmont, Harrow was up 13% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 394 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Belmont, Harrow?
About 7,840 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Belmont, Harrow?
Belmont, Harrow is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.