Crime in Harrow on the Hill: statistics, rates and trends
923 crimes were recorded in Harrow on the Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harrow on the Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Harrow on the Hill
- Types of crime in Harrow on the Hill
- Harrow on the Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harrow on the Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harrow on the Hill
- Population and deprivation in Harrow on the Hill
- Questions about crime in Harrow on the Hill
- About this data
923 crimes were recorded in Harrow on the Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 339 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harrow on the Hill has the 1,341st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harrow on the Hill | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 923 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.3 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,583 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harrow on the Hill was highest in the year to July 2026 (923 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (742). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 923 | 96.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 907 | 94.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 920 | 96.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 880 | 91.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 742 | 77.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 828 | 86.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 864 | 90.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 805 | 84.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 821 | 85.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harrow on the Hill 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, vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+45%) and drugs (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-67%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 339 | 35.4 | 1.03 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 21.3 | 1.39 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 7.4 | 1.50 | +45% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -13% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 4.0 | 2.35 | -10% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +11% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.9 | 0.83 | -38% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.4 | 1.78 | +53% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.74 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.63 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harrow on the Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harrow on the Hill recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harrow on the Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harrow on the Hill recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harrow on the Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harrow on the Hill recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harrow on the Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harrow on the Hill recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harrow on the Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harrow on the Hill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harrow on the Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harrow on the Hill recorded 44 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 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harrow on the Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harrow on the Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harrow on the Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harrow on the Hill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harrow on the Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harrow on the Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harrow on the Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harrow on the Hill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harrow on the Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harrow on the Hill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harrow on the Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harrow on the Hill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harrow on the Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harrow on the Hill recorded 5 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 up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harrow on the Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harrow on the Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harrow on the Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harrow on the Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harrow on the Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Harrow | 719 | 61.3 | -36% |
| Roxeth | 1,557 | 96.0 | -0% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +136% |
| Roxbourne | 774 | 82.0 | -15% |
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | -44% |
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | -11% |
| Rayners Lane | 535 | 52.7 | -45% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | -16% |
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 Harrow on the Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 92 |
| On or near Julian Hill | 87 |
| On or near South Harrow Bus Station | 82 |
| On or near Sudbury Hill | 74 |
| On or near Cavendish Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Osmond Close | 35 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 30 |
| On or near Grange Farm Close | 25 |
| On or near Greenford Road | 24 |
| On or near High Street | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harrow on the Hill 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 | 269 | 29.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 234 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Harrow on the Hill has an estimated population of 9,583. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harrow on the Hill sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harrow on the Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 36.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Harrow on the Hill a safe place to live?
Harrow on the Hill recorded 96.3 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 Harrow on the Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Harrow on the Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harrow on the Hill was up 2% on the year before: 923 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 907 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harrow on the Hill?
Harrow on the Hill 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 Harrow on the Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.