Crime in Harrow Weald: statistics, rates and trends
1,295 crimes were recorded in Harrow Weald in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Harrow Weald at a glance
- Crime trends in Harrow Weald
- Types of crime in Harrow Weald
- Harrow Weald compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harrow Weald
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harrow Weald
- Demographics of Harrow Weald
- Questions about crime in Harrow Weald
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (350), anti-social behaviour (293) and vehicle crime (122) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,807th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Harrow Weald | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,295 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,996 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harrow Weald peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,446 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,091). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,295 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,271 | 79.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,157 | 72.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,168 | 73.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,091 | 68.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,319 | 82.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,446 | 90.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,324 | 82.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,094 | 68.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harrow Weald recorded notably more robbery (93% above the national rate), vehicle crime (53% above the national rate) and theft from the person (45% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (50% below) and public order (45% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 81 to 110, while theft from the person fell from 54 to 39 and drugs fell from 53 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 21.9 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 293 | 18.3 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 7.6 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Other theft | 89 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Public order | 59 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Robbery | 42 | 2.6 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 2.4 | 1.7 | -28% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harrow Weald; the highest is Wealdstone South (122.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Kenton West (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harrow Weald |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | +20% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | +52% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | -2% |
| Belmont | 446 | 56.9 | -30% |
| Hatch End | 561 | 58.5 | -28% |
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | +5% |
| Stanmore | 1,269 | 73.9 | -9% |
| Kenton West | 396 | 39.3 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Harrow Weald over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Road” (149).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Road | 149 |
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near A409 | 53 |
| On or near Monro Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Astall Close | 36 |
| On or near Courtenay Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Mead Close | 29 |
| On or near Hutton Lane | 27 |
| On or near A410 | 25 |
| On or near Maricas Avenue | 24 |
Of the 1,002 crimes in Harrow Weald with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 293 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 406 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 26.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Harrow Weald has an estimated population of 15,996 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harrow Weald average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Harrow Weald | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harrow Weald a safe place to live?
Harrow Weald recorded 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,807th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Harrow Weald?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (293).
Is crime in Harrow Weald going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harrow Weald was up 2% on the year before: 1,295 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,271 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harrow Weald?
About 15,996 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harrow Weald?
Harrow Weald 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.