Crime in Belmont, Harrow: statistics, rates and trends
449 crimes were recorded in Belmont, Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Belmont, Harrow
- Questions about crime in Belmont, Harrow
- About this data
449 crimes were recorded in Belmont, Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 116 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belmont, Harrow has the 2,725th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Belmont, Harrow | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 449 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.3 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,840 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Belmont, Harrow was highest in the year to July 2020 (553 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (368). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 449 | 57.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 388 | 49.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 368 | 46.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 407 | 51.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 402 | 51.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 525 | 67.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 553 | 70.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 483 | 61.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 484 | 61.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Belmont, Harrow over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary, vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in burglary (+117%) and violence and sexual offences (+21%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-60%) and public order (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 14.8 | 0.43 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 10.1 | 0.66 | +4% |
| Burglary | 65 | 8.3 | 2.34 | +117% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 6.4 | 1.29 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +74% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.3 | 1.01 | -7% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +5% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 2.3 | 1.36 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -60% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Belmont, Harrow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belmont, Harrow recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Belmont, Harrow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belmont, Harrow recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Belmont, Harrow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belmont, Harrow recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Belmont, Harrow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belmont, Harrow recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Belmont, Harrow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belmont, Harrow recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Belmont, Harrow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belmont, Harrow recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Belmont, Harrow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belmont, Harrow recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Belmont, Harrow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belmont, Harrow recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Belmont, Harrow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belmont, Harrow recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Belmont, Harrow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belmont, Harrow recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Belmont, Harrow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belmont, Harrow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Belmont, Harrow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belmont, Harrow recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Belmont, Harrow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belmont, Harrow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Belmont, Harrow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belmont, Harrow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Belmont, Harrow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Belmont, Harrow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belmont, Harrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary | 578 | 41.5 | -27% |
| Kenton West | 410 | 40.7 | -29% |
| Stanmore | 1,278 | 74.4 | +30% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +106% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | +69% |
| Canons | 362 | 55.2 | -4% |
| Kenton East | 947 | 60.2 | +5% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,326 | 82.9 | +45% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Belmont, Harrow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Belmont Circle | 29 |
| On or near Kenton Lane | 28 |
| On or near Parnell Way | 27 |
| On or near Coledale Drive | 21 |
| On or near Courtens Mews | 21 |
| On or near Alcuin Court | 19 |
| On or near Mountside | 18 |
| On or near Ventnor Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Wemborough Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belmont, Harrow over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 37.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Belmont, Harrow has an estimated population of 7,840. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belmont, Harrow sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Belmont, Harrow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Belmont, Harrow a safe place to live?
Belmont, Harrow recorded 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Belmont, Harrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Belmont, Harrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belmont, Harrow was up 16% on the year before: 449 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 388 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Belmont, Harrow?
Belmont, Harrow is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Belmont, Harrow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.