Crime in Harington: statistics, rates and trends

633 crimes were recorded in Harington in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 208 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harington has the 2,947th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Harington was highest in the year to July 2021 (829 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (621). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harington 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 anti-social behaviour (+66%) and shoplifting (+49%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-73%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Harington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harington recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Harington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harington recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Harington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harington recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Harington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harington recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Harington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Harington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harington recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Harington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harington recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Harington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Harington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harington recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Harington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harington recorded 9 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Harington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Harington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Harington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Harington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harington.

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 Harington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harington 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.

Harington has an estimated population of 12,219. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harington sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Harington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.