Crime in Hatch End: statistics, rates and trends
560 crimes were recorded in Hatch End in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 32% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hatch End
- Questions about crime in Hatch End
- About this data
560 crimes were recorded in Hatch End in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 32% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hatch End has the 2,664th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hatch End | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 560 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.4 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -32% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,589 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hatch End was highest in the year to July 2025 (829 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (445). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 560 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 829 | 86.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 504 | 52.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 477 | 49.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 468 | 48.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 547 | 57.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 516 | 53.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 482 | 50.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 445 | 46.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hatch End 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+40%) and violence and sexual offences (+26%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-79%) and theft from the person (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 14.2 | 0.41 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 11.4 | 0.74 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 6.9 | 0.83 | -79% |
| Burglary | 59 | 6.2 | 1.74 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 5.1 | 1.04 | -36% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.0 | 0.46 | +142% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -42% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.3 | 0.74 | -57% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +350% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hatch End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hatch End recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hatch End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hatch End recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hatch End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hatch End recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hatch End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hatch End recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hatch End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hatch End recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hatch End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hatch End recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hatch End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hatch End recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 142% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hatch End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hatch End recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hatch End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hatch End recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hatch End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hatch End recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hatch End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hatch End recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hatch End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hatch End recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hatch End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hatch End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hatch End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hatch End recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hatch End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hatch End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hatch End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner | 834 | 65.1 | +11% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,326 | 82.9 | +42% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | +39% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | +65% |
| Pinner South | 854 | 54.5 | -7% |
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | -7% |
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | +47% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +102% |
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 Hatch End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Tilbury Close | 60 |
| On or near Marco Drive | 26 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 21 |
| On or near Sherington Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Tillotson Road | 15 |
| On or near Derwent Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Cherry Croft Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Oakdene Close | 11 |
| On or near Littlecote Place | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hatch End 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 | 222 | 39.6% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 19.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% |
Hatch End has an estimated population of 9,589. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hatch End sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hatch End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Hatch End a safe place to live?
Hatch End recorded 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Hatch End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Hatch End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hatch End was down 32% on the year before: 560 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 829 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hatch End?
Hatch End 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 Hatch End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.