Crime in Headstone: statistics, rates and trends
1,368 crimes were recorded in Headstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Headstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Headstone
- Types of crime in Headstone
- Headstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Headstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Headstone
- Demographics of Headstone
- Questions about crime in Headstone
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (363), violence and sexual offences (355) and vehicle crime (110) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,878th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Headstone | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,368 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.1 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,305 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Headstone peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,496 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (890). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 54%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,368 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,496 | 86.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,301 | 75.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,127 | 65.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,021 | 59.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,066 | 61.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,230 | 71.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,123 | 64.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 890 | 51.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 123 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
Compared with England and Wales, Headstone recorded notably more robbery (53% above the national rate), theft from the person (51% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (37% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (40% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 35 to 75 and public order rose from 46 to 70, while shoplifting fell from 216 to 105 and criminal damage and arson fell from 72 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 363 | 21.0 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 355 | 20.5 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 6.4 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 6.1 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Drugs | 75 | 4.3 | 3.3 | +114% |
| Public order | 70 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 2.5 | 1.7 | -28% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.1 | 1.4 | +3% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Headstone; the highest is Greenhill, Harrow (226.2 per 1,000) and the lowest North Harrow (53.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Headstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | +8% |
| North Harrow | 396 | 53.6 | -32% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | +23% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | +55% |
| West Harrow | 727 | 62.0 | -22% |
| Greenhill | 3,724 | 226.2 | +186% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,295 | 81.0 | +2% |
| Pinner South | 856 | 54.6 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Headstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Sutton Road | 58 |
| On or near Devonshire Road | 54 |
| On or near The Gardens | 50 |
| On or near Harrow View | 48 |
| On or near Station Road | 44 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Pinner Road | 37 |
| On or near Rutland Road | 36 |
Of the 1,005 crimes in Headstone with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 363 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 424 | 42.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Headstone has an estimated population of 17,305 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and more private renting (29%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Headstone average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Headstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Headstone a safe place to live?
Headstone recorded 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,878th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Headstone?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (355).
Is crime in Headstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Headstone was down 9% on the year before: 1,368 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Headstone?
About 17,305 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Headstone?
Headstone 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.