Crime in Kenton West: statistics, rates and trends
396 crimes were recorded in Kenton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kenton West
- Questions about crime in Kenton West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), anti-social behaviour (77) and vehicle crime (72) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,471st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kenton West | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 396 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.3 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,066 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kenton West of any year here (396 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 396 | 39.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 424 | 42.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 423 | 42.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 467 | 46.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 450 | 44.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 548 | 54.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 591 | 58.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 472 | 46.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 424 | 42.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kenton West recorded notably more vehicle crime (44% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (63% below) and other theft (58% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 100 to 126, while burglary fell from 27 to 21 and anti-social behaviour fell from 95 to 77.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 12.5 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Kenton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | +212% |
| Belmont | 446 | 56.9 | +45% |
| Centenary | 567 | 40.7 | +4% |
| Kenton East | 924 | 58.7 | +49% |
| Greenhill | 3,724 | 226.2 | +475% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | +147% |
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | +116% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,295 | 81.0 | +106% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Kenton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 27 |
| On or near Kenmore Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Larkfield Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Ivanhoe Drive | 20 |
| On or near Cullington Close | 19 |
| On or near Carlton Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Kenton Lane | 18 |
| On or near Elgin Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Martock Close | 16 |
Of the 319 crimes in Kenton West with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 46.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Kenton West has an estimated population of 10,066 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (42%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kenton West average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kenton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kenton West a safe place to live?
Kenton West recorded 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,471st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Kenton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Kenton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenton West was down 7% on the year before: 396 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 424 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kenton West?
About 10,066 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kenton West?
Kenton West 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.