Crime in Greenhill, Harrow: statistics, rates and trends
3,746 crimes were recorded in Greenhill, Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 227.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Greenhill, Harrow at a glance
- Crime trends in Greenhill, Harrow
- Types of crime in Greenhill, Harrow
- Greenhill, Harrow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greenhill, Harrow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greenhill, Harrow
- Population and deprivation in Greenhill, Harrow
- Questions about crime in Greenhill, Harrow
- About this data
3,746 crimes were recorded in Greenhill, Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 227.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 961 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greenhill, Harrow has the 148th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Greenhill, Harrow | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,746 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 227.6 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,461 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Greenhill, Harrow was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,758 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,669). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 3,746 | 227.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,758 | 228.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,321 | 201.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,224 | 195.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,094 | 188.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,728 | 165.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,096 | 188.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,195 | 194.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,669 | 162.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 323 |
| June 2026 | 326 |
| May 2026 | 302 |
| April 2026 | 338 |
| March 2026 | 318 |
| February 2026 | 294 |
| January 2026 | 324 |
| December 2025 | 283 |
| November 2025 | 323 |
| October 2025 | 316 |
| September 2025 | 289 |
| August 2025 | 310 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greenhill, 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, violence and sexual offences, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+32%) and vehicle crime (+14%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 961 | 58.4 | 3.81 | +8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 801 | 48.7 | 1.42 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 452 | 27.5 | 3.31 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 343 | 20.8 | 12.34 | -17% |
| Other theft | 238 | 14.5 | 2.26 | -20% |
| Drugs | 234 | 14.2 | 4.35 | +32% |
| Public order | 193 | 11.7 | 1.76 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 8.0 | 1.63 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 6.8 | 1.00 | -22% |
| Robbery | 109 | 6.6 | 4.90 | +2% |
| Burglary | 102 | 6.2 | 1.75 | +11% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.19 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.1 | 1.33 | -45% |
Anti-social behaviour in Greenhill, Harrow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 961 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Greenhill, Harrow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 801 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Greenhill, Harrow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Greenhill, Harrow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Greenhill, Harrow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Greenhill, Harrow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Greenhill, Harrow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Greenhill, Harrow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 132 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Greenhill, Harrow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Greenhill, Harrow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Greenhill, Harrow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Greenhill, Harrow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Greenhill, Harrow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Greenhill, Harrow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greenhill, Harrow recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greenhill, Harrow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greenhill, Harrow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greenhill, Harrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | -62% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | -48% |
| Kenton West | 410 | 40.7 | -82% |
| West Harrow | 719 | 61.3 | -73% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | -64% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | -58% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 923 | 96.3 | -58% |
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | -76% |
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 Greenhill, Harrow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 898 |
| On or near William Carey Way | 317 |
| On or near College Road | 201 |
| On or near Supermarket | 188 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 142 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 142 |
| On or near Harrow Bus Station | 128 |
| On or near Byron Road | 119 |
| On or near Station Road | 82 |
| On or near Harrow-On-The-Hill | 80 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greenhill, 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 | 1,199 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 961 | 25.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 668 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 409 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 170 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 131 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 118 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 22 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.1% |
Greenhill, Harrow has an estimated population of 16,461. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greenhill, Harrow sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Greenhill, Harrow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 48.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Greenhill, Harrow a safe place to live?
Greenhill, Harrow recorded 227.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Greenhill, Harrow?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 961 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (801).
Is crime in Greenhill, Harrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greenhill, Harrow was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,746 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,758 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Greenhill, Harrow?
Greenhill, 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 Greenhill, Harrow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.