Crime in Marlborough, Harrow: statistics, rates and trends
786 crimes were recorded in Marlborough, Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Marlborough, Harrow at a glance
- Crime trends in Marlborough, Harrow
- Types of crime in Marlborough, Harrow
- Marlborough, Harrow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marlborough, Harrow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marlborough, Harrow
- Population and deprivation in Marlborough, Harrow
- Questions about crime in Marlborough, Harrow
- About this data
786 crimes were recorded in Marlborough, Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 217 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marlborough, Harrow has the 1,626th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marlborough, Harrow | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 786 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.1 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,129 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marlborough, Harrow was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,007 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (675). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 786 | 86.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 757 | 82.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 734 | 80.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 806 | 88.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 903 | 98.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,007 | 110.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 991 | 108.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 910 | 99.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 675 | 73.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marlborough, Harrow 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 public order (+65%) and vehicle crime (+41%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-20%) and anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 217 | 23.8 | 1.55 | -11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 22.9 | 0.67 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 9.1 | 1.85 | +41% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.6 | 0.87 | +13% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +65% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 4.4 | 2.59 | -20% |
| Drugs | 37 | 4.1 | 1.24 | +16% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.8 | 1.08 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -6% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.3 | 1.70 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -36% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 0.26 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Marlborough, Harrow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Marlborough, Harrow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marlborough, Harrow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marlborough, Harrow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marlborough, Harrow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Marlborough, Harrow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marlborough, Harrow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marlborough, Harrow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marlborough, Harrow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marlborough, Harrow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marlborough, Harrow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marlborough, Harrow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marlborough, Harrow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Marlborough, Harrow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marlborough, Harrow recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marlborough, Harrow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marlborough, Harrow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marlborough, Harrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +164% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | -6% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +37% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | +12% |
| Kenton West | 410 | 40.7 | -53% |
| West Harrow | 719 | 61.3 | -29% |
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | -37% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,326 | 82.9 | -4% |
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 Marlborough, Harrow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Headstone Drive | 88 |
| On or near Hargrave Drive | 64 |
| On or near Oakley Road | 54 |
| On or near The Bridge | 43 |
| On or near Barons Mead | 38 |
| On or near Masons Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 33 |
| On or near Harrow And Wealdstone | 30 |
| On or near Wellesley Road | 27 |
| On or near Duarte Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marlborough, Harrow 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 | 257 | 32.7% |
| Not recorded | 217 | 27.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Marlborough, Harrow has an estimated population of 9,129. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marlborough, Harrow sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marlborough, Harrow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Marlborough, Harrow a safe place to live?
Marlborough, Harrow recorded 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Marlborough, Harrow?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (209).
Is crime in Marlborough, Harrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marlborough, Harrow was up 4% on the year before: 786 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 757 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marlborough, Harrow?
Marlborough, Harrow 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 Marlborough, Harrow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.