Crime in Kenton West: statistics, rates and trends
410 crimes were recorded in Kenton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kenton West at a glance
- Crime trends in Kenton West
- Types of crime in Kenton West
- Kenton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kenton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kenton West
- Population and deprivation in Kenton West
- Questions about crime in Kenton West
- About this data
410 crimes were recorded in Kenton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 134 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kenton West has the 3,417th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kenton West | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 410 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.7 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,066 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kenton West was highest in the year to July 2020 (567 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (410). 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 | 410 | 40.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 416 | 41.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 422 | 41.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 474 | 47.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 455 | 45.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 558 | 55.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 567 | 56.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 473 | 47.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 434 | 43.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kenton West 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.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+41%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and other theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 13.3 | 0.39 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 7.6 | 1.55 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 7.3 | 0.47 | -26% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -29% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -48% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.5 | 0.22 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.5 | 0.88 | +36% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +20% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 0.88 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.41 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 0.14 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Kenton West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kenton West recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kenton West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kenton West recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kenton West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kenton West recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kenton West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kenton West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kenton West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kenton West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kenton West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kenton West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kenton West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kenton West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kenton West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kenton West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kenton West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kenton West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kenton West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kenton West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kenton West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kenton West recorded 4 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kenton West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kenton West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kenton West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kenton West recorded 1 report 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kenton West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kenton West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, 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 Kenton West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kenton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +190% |
| Belmont | 449 | 57.3 | +41% |
| Centenary | 578 | 41.5 | +2% |
| Kenton East | 947 | 60.2 | +48% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +459% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | +137% |
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | +111% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,326 | 82.9 | +104% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 27 |
| On or near Kenmore Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Carlton Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Larkfield Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Elgin Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Ivanhoe Drive | 21 |
| On or near Cullington Close | 20 |
| On or near Kenton Lane | 19 |
| On or near Martock Close | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kenton West 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 | 160 | 39.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Kenton West has an estimated population of 10,066. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kenton West sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kenton West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Kenton West a safe place to live?
Kenton West recorded 40.7 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (77).
Is crime in Kenton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenton West was down 1% on the year before: 410 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 416 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kenton West?
Kenton West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.