Crime in Kenton East: statistics, rates and trends
947 crimes were recorded in Kenton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kenton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Kenton East
- Types of crime in Kenton East
- Kenton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kenton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kenton East
- Population and deprivation in Kenton East
- Questions about crime in Kenton East
- About this data
947 crimes were recorded in Kenton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 291 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kenton East has the 2,594th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kenton East | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 947 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.2 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,740 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kenton East was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,123 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (789). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 947 | 60.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 809 | 51.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 789 | 50.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 858 | 54.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 949 | 60.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,105 | 70.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,123 | 71.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,096 | 69.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,011 | 64.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 83 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kenton East 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 vehicle crime, theft from the person, robbery.
The largest increases were in public order (+83%) and burglary (+72%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 11.9 | 0.78 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 6.6 | 1.34 | +4% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.4 | 1.24 | +72% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -5% |
| Drugs | 49 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +69% |
| Public order | 44 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +83% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 2.8 | 1.65 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 2.0 | 0.30 | +14% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.0 | 1.46 | +121% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +75% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kenton East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kenton East recorded 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kenton East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kenton East recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kenton East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kenton East recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kenton East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kenton East recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kenton East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kenton East recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kenton East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kenton East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kenton East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kenton East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kenton East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kenton East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kenton East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kenton East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kenton East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kenton East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kenton East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kenton East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kenton East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kenton East recorded 10 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 23% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kenton East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kenton East recorded 6 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kenton East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kenton East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kenton East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kenton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary | 578 | 41.5 | -31% |
| Kenton West | 410 | 40.7 | -32% |
| Edgware | 1,511 | 85.1 | +41% |
| Belmont | 449 | 57.3 | -5% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +96% |
| Canons | 362 | 55.2 | -8% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +278% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | +60% |
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 Kenton East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 83 |
| On or near Farrer Road | 52 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 51 |
| On or near Honeypot Lane | 41 |
| On or near Brancker Road | 39 |
| On or near Charlton Road | 39 |
| On or near Everton Drive | 36 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 33 |
| On or near Ruth Close | 33 |
| On or near Queensbury Circle Parade | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kenton East 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 | 322 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 228 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 188 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Kenton East has an estimated population of 15,740. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kenton East sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kenton East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Kenton East a safe place to live?
Kenton East recorded 60.2 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 Kenton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (188).
Is crime in Kenton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenton East was up 17% on the year before: 947 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 809 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kenton East?
Kenton East 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 Kenton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.