Crime in Edgware, Harrow: statistics, rates and trends
1,511 crimes were recorded in Edgware, Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Edgware, Harrow at a glance
- Crime trends in Edgware, Harrow
- Types of crime in Edgware, Harrow
- Edgware, Harrow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edgware, Harrow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edgware, Harrow
- Population and deprivation in Edgware, Harrow
- Questions about crime in Edgware, Harrow
- About this data
1,511 crimes were recorded in Edgware, Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 379 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Edgware, Harrow has the 1,652nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edgware, Harrow | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,511 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.1 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,766 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edgware, Harrow was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,603 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,188). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 1,511 | 85.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,376 | 77.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,188 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,461 | 82.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,556 | 87.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,553 | 87.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,603 | 90.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,502 | 84.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,262 | 71.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 161 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edgware, 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 anti-social behaviour, burglary, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+103%) and robbery (+29%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-40%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 379 | 21.3 | 0.62 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 377 | 21.2 | 1.38 | +20% |
| Burglary | 175 | 9.9 | 2.79 | +103% |
| Vehicle crime | 142 | 8.0 | 1.62 | -7% |
| Public order | 81 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -2% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +4% |
| Drugs | 59 | 3.3 | 1.02 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -30% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.8 | 2.04 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 1.9 | 1.13 | -40% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Edgware, Harrow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edgware, Harrow recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Edgware, Harrow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edgware, Harrow recorded 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edgware, Harrow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edgware, Harrow recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 103% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edgware, Harrow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edgware, Harrow recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edgware, Harrow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edgware, Harrow recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edgware, Harrow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edgware, Harrow recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Edgware, Harrow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edgware, Harrow recorded 59 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 8% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edgware, Harrow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edgware, Harrow recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edgware, Harrow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edgware, Harrow recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Edgware, Harrow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edgware, Harrow recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Edgware, Harrow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edgware, Harrow recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edgware, Harrow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edgware, Harrow recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Edgware, Harrow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edgware, Harrow recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edgware, Harrow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edgware, Harrow recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Edgware, Harrow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edgware, Harrow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edgware, Harrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary | 578 | 41.5 | -51% |
| Canons | 362 | 55.2 | -35% |
| Kenton East | 947 | 60.2 | -29% |
| Belmont | 449 | 57.3 | -33% |
| Kenton West | 410 | 40.7 | -52% |
| Stanmore | 1,278 | 74.4 | -12% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +39% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | +14% |
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 Edgware, Harrow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burnt Oak Broadway | 107 |
| On or near Edgware Road High Street | 62 |
| On or near Canons Park | 61 |
| On or near Camrose Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Columbia Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Whitchurch Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Mead Road | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Park Way | 46 |
| On or near Cotman Gardens | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edgware, 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 | 515 | 34.1% |
| Not recorded | 377 | 25.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Edgware, Harrow has an estimated population of 17,766. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edgware, Harrow sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edgware, Harrow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 37.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Edgware, Harrow a safe place to live?
Edgware, Harrow recorded 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Edgware, Harrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (377).
Is crime in Edgware, Harrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edgware, Harrow was up 10% on the year before: 1,511 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,376 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edgware, Harrow?
Edgware, 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 Edgware, Harrow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.