Crime in Greenhill, Harrow: statistics, rates and trends
3,724 crimes were recorded in Greenhill, Harrow in the 12 months to August 2026, 226.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Greenhill, Harrow
- Questions about crime in Greenhill, Harrow
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (960), violence and sexual offences (808) and shoplifting (449) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 148th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Greenhill, Harrow | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,724 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 226.2 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,461 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Greenhill, Harrow peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,808 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,677). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,724 | 226.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,808 | 231.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,298 | 200.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,235 | 196.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,134 | 190.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,727 | 165.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,080 | 187.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,251 | 197.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,677 | 162.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 288 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Greenhill, Harrow recorded notably more theft from the person (11.8 times the national rate), robbery (4.9 times the national rate) and drugs (4.2 times the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 148 to 102 and theft from the person fell from 422 to 326.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 960 | 58.3 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 808 | 49.1 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 449 | 27.3 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 326 | 19.8 | 1.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 238 | 14.5 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Drugs | 225 | 13.7 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Public order | 200 | 12.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 8.0 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Robbery | 109 | 6.6 | 1.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 107 | 6.5 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Greenhill, Harrow has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greenhill, Harrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | -62% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | -46% |
| Kenton West | 396 | 39.3 | -83% |
| West Harrow | 727 | 62.0 | -73% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | -65% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | -57% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 925 | 96.5 | -57% |
| North Harrow | 396 | 53.6 | -76% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Greenhill, Harrow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (876).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 876 |
| On or near William Carey Way | 329 |
| On or near College Road | 192 |
| On or near Supermarket | 192 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 142 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 136 |
| On or near Byron Road | 123 |
| On or near Harrow Bus Station | 122 |
| On or near Station Road | 84 |
| On or near St Ann'S Road | 78 |
Of the 2,764 crimes in Greenhill, Harrow with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 960 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,200 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 665 | 24.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 362 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 171 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 155 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 105 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 65 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 21 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Greenhill, Harrow has an estimated population of 16,461 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (49%, against 20%), more households without a car (49%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greenhill, Harrow average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Greenhill, Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 48.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Greenhill, Harrow a safe place to live?
Greenhill, Harrow recorded 226.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 148th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Greenhill, Harrow?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 960 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (808).
Is crime in Greenhill, Harrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greenhill, Harrow was down 2% on the year before: 3,724 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,808 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greenhill, Harrow?
About 16,461 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greenhill, Harrow?
Greenhill, 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.