Crime in Edgware, Harrow: statistics, rates and trends
1,526 crimes were recorded in Edgware, Harrow in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Edgware, Harrow
- Questions about crime in Edgware, Harrow
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (394), violence and sexual offences (382) and burglary (175) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,643rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Edgware, Harrow | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,526 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.9 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,766 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Edgware, Harrow peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,621 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,225). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,526 | 85.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,361 | 76.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,225 | 69.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,395 | 78.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,587 | 89.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,527 | 86.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,621 | 91.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,509 | 84.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,271 | 71.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 119 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Edgware, Harrow recorded notably more burglary (2.8 times the national rate), robbery (2.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (61% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 95 to 175 and robbery rose from 34 to 55, while theft from the person fell from 58 to 32 and criminal damage and arson fell from 67 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 394 | 22.2 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 382 | 21.5 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Burglary | 175 | 9.9 | 3.6 | +84% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 7.7 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Public order | 82 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 81 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Drugs | 57 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Robbery | 55 | 3.1 | 1.4 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 3.0 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 1.8 | 1.7 | -45% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Edgware, 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 Edgware, Harrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary | 567 | 40.7 | -53% |
| Canons | 365 | 55.6 | -35% |
| Kenton East | 924 | 58.7 | -32% |
| Belmont | 446 | 56.9 | -34% |
| Kenton West | 396 | 39.3 | -54% |
| Stanmore | 1,269 | 73.9 | -14% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | +43% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Edgware, Harrow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Burnt Oak Broadway” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burnt Oak Broadway | 110 |
| On or near Edgware Road High Street | 66 |
| On or near Camrose Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Canons Park | 58 |
| On or near Whitchurch Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Columbia Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Mead Road | 46 |
| On or near Park Way | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Cotman Gardens | 42 |
Of the 1,132 crimes in Edgware, Harrow with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 394 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 520 | 45.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 26.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Edgware, Harrow has an estimated population of 17,766 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (38%, against 20%), less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edgware, Harrow average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Edgware, Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Edgware, Harrow a safe place to live?
Edgware, Harrow recorded 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,643rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Edgware, Harrow?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (382).
Is crime in Edgware, Harrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edgware, Harrow was up 12% on the year before: 1,526 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,361 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edgware, Harrow?
About 17,766 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edgware, Harrow?
Edgware, 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.