Crime in Harrow Road: statistics, rates and trends
1,802 crimes were recorded in Harrow Road in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harrow Road at a glance
- Crime trends in Harrow Road
- Types of crime in Harrow Road
- Harrow Road compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harrow Road
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harrow Road
- Population and deprivation in Harrow Road
- Questions about crime in Harrow Road
- About this data
1,802 crimes were recorded in Harrow Road in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 594 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harrow Road has the 305th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harrow Road | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,802 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.7 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,620 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harrow Road was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,896 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,287). 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 | 1,802 | 169.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,478 | 139.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,580 | 148.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,646 | 155.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,598 | 150.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,896 | 178.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,841 | 173.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,387 | 130.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,287 | 121.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 163 |
| June 2026 | 190 |
| May 2026 | 179 |
| April 2026 | 176 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 146 |
| December 2025 | 160 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
| August 2025 | 173 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harrow Road 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+459%) and burglary (+38%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 594 | 55.9 | 3.65 | +25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 378 | 35.6 | 1.04 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 151 | 14.2 | 1.72 | +459% |
| Other theft | 124 | 11.7 | 1.83 | +5% |
| Burglary | 94 | 8.9 | 2.50 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 8.8 | 1.78 | +8% |
| Public order | 92 | 8.7 | 1.30 | +16% |
| Drugs | 89 | 8.4 | 2.56 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -12% |
| Robbery | 54 | 5.1 | 3.76 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 2.9 | 1.73 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.8 | 2.17 | +73% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +167% |
Anti-social behaviour in Harrow Road
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harrow Road recorded 594 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Harrow Road
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harrow Road recorded 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harrow Road
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harrow Road recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 459% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harrow Road
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harrow Road recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harrow Road
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harrow Road recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harrow Road
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harrow Road recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harrow Road
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harrow Road recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harrow Road
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harrow Road recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harrow Road
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harrow Road recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harrow Road
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harrow Road recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harrow Road
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harrow Road recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harrow Road
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harrow Road recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harrow Road
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harrow Road recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harrow Road
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harrow Road recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harrow Road, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harrow Road.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harrow Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maida Vale | 1,891 | 142.0 | -16% |
| Westbourne | 1,535 | 131.6 | -22% |
| Queen's Park | 1,308 | 104.8 | -38% |
| Bayswater | 2,705 | 219.9 | +30% |
| Little Venice | 1,185 | 107.3 | -37% |
| Abbey Road | 963 | 75.9 | -55% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,751 | 243.7 | +44% |
| Church Street | 2,156 | 176.5 | +4% |
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 Road over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 343 |
| On or near Sevington Street | 130 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 108 |
| On or near Kennet Road | 93 |
| On or near St. Peter'S Place | 63 |
| On or near Riverton Close | 58 |
| On or near Portgate Close | 56 |
| On or near James Collins Close | 54 |
| On or near Drayford Close | 52 |
| On or near Bradiston Road | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harrow Road 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 594 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 541 | 30.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 305 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Harrow Road has an estimated population of 10,620. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harrow Road sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harrow Road |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.0% |
| Social rented homes | 42.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Harrow Road a safe place to live?
Harrow Road recorded 169.7 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 Harrow Road?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 594 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (378).
Is crime in Harrow Road going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harrow Road was up 22% on the year before: 1,802 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,478 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harrow Road?
Harrow Road 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 Road. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.