Crime in Headstone: statistics, rates and trends
1,401 crimes were recorded in Headstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Headstone
- Questions about crime in Headstone
- About this data
1,401 crimes were recorded in Headstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 375 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Headstone has the 1,817th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Headstone | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,401 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,305 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Headstone was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,496 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (874). Over the whole period it rose 60%, 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 | 1,401 | 81.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,496 | 86.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,271 | 73.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,112 | 64.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,031 | 59.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,080 | 62.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,216 | 70.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,113 | 64.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 874 | 50.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Headstone 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in drugs (+78%) and public order (+51%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and theft from the person (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 375 | 21.7 | 1.41 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 20.2 | 0.59 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 6.8 | 0.82 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 6.5 | 1.31 | -12% |
| Other theft | 80 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -18% |
| Public order | 71 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +7% |
| Drugs | 64 | 3.7 | 1.13 | +78% |
| Burglary | 61 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 2.7 | 1.57 | -22% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.2 | 1.63 | +6% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -55% |
Anti-social behaviour in Headstone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Headstone recorded 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 26.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Headstone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Headstone recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Headstone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Headstone recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Headstone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Headstone recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Headstone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Headstone recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Headstone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Headstone recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Headstone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Headstone recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Headstone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Headstone recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Headstone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Headstone recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Headstone
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Headstone recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Headstone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Headstone recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Headstone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Headstone recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Headstone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Headstone recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Headstone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Headstone recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Headstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Headstone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Headstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | +6% |
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | -33% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | +19% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +46% |
| West Harrow | 719 | 61.3 | -24% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +181% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,326 | 82.9 | +2% |
| Pinner South | 854 | 54.5 | -33% |
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 Headstone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Sutton Road | 59 |
| On or near Devonshire Road | 54 |
| On or near Harrow View | 50 |
| On or near The Gardens | 47 |
| On or near Station Road | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 38 |
| On or near Neptune Road | 38 |
| On or near Rutland Road | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Headstone 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 | 440 | 31.4% |
| Not recorded | 375 | 26.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Headstone has an estimated population of 17,305. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Headstone sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Headstone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 28.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Headstone a safe place to live?
Headstone recorded 81.0 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 Headstone?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (350).
Is crime in Headstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Headstone was down 6% on the year before: 1,401 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,496 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Headstone?
Headstone 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 Headstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.