Crime in Hatch End: statistics, rates and trends
561 crimes were recorded in Hatch End in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hatch End at a glance
- Crime trends in Hatch End
- Types of crime in Hatch End
- Hatch End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hatch End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hatch End
- Demographics of Hatch End
- Questions about crime in Hatch End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (143), anti-social behaviour (110) and burglary (58) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,673rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hatch End | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 561 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,589 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hatch End peaked in the year to August 2025 (777 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (449). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 561 | 58.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 777 | 81.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 562 | 58.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 475 | 49.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 459 | 47.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 540 | 56.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 536 | 55.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 483 | 50.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 449 | 46.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hatch End recorded notably more burglary (70% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 105 to 143 and burglary rose from 45 to 58, while shoplifting fell from 274 to 55 and criminal damage and arson fell from 40 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 14.9 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 11.5 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 58 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 5.7 | 8.5 | -80% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hatch End; the highest is Wealdstone South (122.7 per 1,000) and the lowest North Harrow (53.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hatch End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner | 841 | 65.6 | +12% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,295 | 81.0 | +38% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | +35% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | +66% |
| Pinner South | 856 | 54.6 | -7% |
| North Harrow | 396 | 53.6 | -8% |
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | +45% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | +110% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Hatch End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Tilbury Close | 55 |
| On or near Marco Drive | 27 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 20 |
| On or near Sherington Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Tillotson Road | 15 |
| On or near Oakdene Close | 13 |
| On or near Cherry Croft Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Derwent Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Gildea Close | 10 |
Of the 451 crimes in Hatch End with a recorded outcome, 49% 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 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 48.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 22.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Hatch End has an estimated population of 9,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.5%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hatch End average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hatch End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hatch End a safe place to live?
Hatch End recorded 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,673rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Hatch End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Hatch End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hatch End was down 28% on the year before: 561 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 777 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hatch End?
About 9,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hatch End?
Hatch End 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.