Crime in Centenary: statistics, rates and trends
578 crimes were recorded in Centenary in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Centenary at a glance
- Crime trends in Centenary
- Types of crime in Centenary
- Centenary compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Centenary
- What happened after crimes were reported in Centenary
- Population and deprivation in Centenary
- Questions about crime in Centenary
- About this data
578 crimes were recorded in Centenary in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 177 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Centenary has the 3,386th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Centenary | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 578 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,916 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Centenary was highest in the year to July 2019 (631 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (480). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 578 | 41.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 539 | 38.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 541 | 38.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 480 | 34.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 584 | 42.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 598 | 43.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 600 | 43.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 631 | 45.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 533 | 38.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Centenary 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+69%) and burglary (+16%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%) and drugs (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 12.7 | 0.37 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.1 | 1.24 | +9% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.2 | 1.18 | +16% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +69% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -17% |
| Public order | 20 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.3 | 0.77 | +50% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.34 | +233% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.32 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 0.03 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Centenary
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Centenary recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Centenary
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Centenary recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Centenary
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Centenary recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Centenary
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Centenary recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Centenary
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Centenary recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Centenary
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Centenary recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Centenary
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Centenary recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Centenary
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Centenary recorded 18 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 38% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Centenary
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Centenary recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Centenary
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Centenary recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Centenary
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Centenary recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Centenary
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Centenary recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Centenary
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Centenary recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Centenary
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Centenary recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Centenary, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Centenary.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Centenary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton East | 947 | 60.2 | +45% |
| Belmont | 449 | 57.3 | +38% |
| Kenton West | 410 | 40.7 | -2% |
| Edgware | 1,511 | 85.1 | +105% |
| Canons | 362 | 55.2 | +33% |
| Stanmore | 1,278 | 74.4 | +79% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +184% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | +132% |
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 Centenary over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jersey Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Streatfield Road | 30 |
| On or near Wigton Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Brick Lane | 25 |
| On or near Peareswood Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near A4140 | 18 |
| On or near Dale Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Shaldon Road | 17 |
| On or near Hiliary Gardens | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Centenary 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 | 205 | 35.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 15.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Centenary has an estimated population of 13,916. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Centenary sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Centenary |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% |
| Private rented homes | 28.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Centenary a safe place to live?
Centenary recorded 41.5 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 Centenary?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Centenary going up or down?
Recorded crime in Centenary was up 7% on the year before: 578 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 539 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Centenary?
Centenary 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 Centenary. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.