Crime in Harrow Road: statistics, rates and trends
1,773 crimes were recorded in Harrow Road in the 12 months to August 2026, 166.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Harrow Road
- Questions about crime in Harrow Road
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (569), violence and sexual offences (378) and shoplifting (159) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 320th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Harrow Road | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,773 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 166.9 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,620 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harrow Road peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,871 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,297). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,773 | 166.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,500 | 141.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,582 | 149.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,646 | 155.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,605 | 151.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,861 | 175.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,871 | 176.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,382 | 130.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,297 | 122.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 144 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harrow Road recorded notably more robbery (3.8 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (3.5 times the national rate) and drugs (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 159 and drugs rose from 72 to 106, while criminal damage and arson fell from 73 to 46 and theft from the person fell from 50 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 569 | 53.6 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 378 | 35.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 15.0 | 8.5 | +430% |
| Other theft | 122 | 11.5 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Drugs | 106 | 10.0 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Burglary | 88 | 8.3 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Public order | 88 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 8.1 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Robbery | 55 | 5.2 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 3.2 | 1.7 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harrow Road; the highest is Lancaster Gate (242.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Abbey Road (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harrow Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maida Vale | 1,898 | 142.6 | -15% |
| Westbourne | 1,497 | 128.3 | -23% |
| Queen's Park | 1,265 | 101.4 | -39% |
| Bayswater | 2,697 | 219.2 | +31% |
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | -37% |
| Abbey Road | 950 | 74.9 | -55% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | +45% |
| Church Street | 2,160 | 176.8 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Harrow Road over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (341).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 341 |
| On or near Sevington Street | 130 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 117 |
| On or near Kennet Road | 90 |
| On or near St. Peter'S Place | 61 |
| On or near Riverton Close | 56 |
| On or near Drayford Close | 55 |
| On or near James Collins Close | 52 |
| On or near Portgate Close | 50 |
| On or near Bradiston Road | 48 |
Of the 1,204 crimes in Harrow Road with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 569 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 527 | 43.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 305 | 25.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Harrow Road has an estimated population of 10,620 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (64%, against 23%), more social housing (42%, against 17%) and more private renting (34%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harrow Road average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Harrow Road | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 63.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harrow Road a safe place to live?
Harrow Road recorded 166.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 320th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Harrow Road?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 569 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (378).
Is crime in Harrow Road going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harrow Road was up 18% on the year before: 1,773 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,500 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harrow Road?
About 10,620 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harrow Road?
Harrow Road 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.