Crime in Pinner: statistics, rates and trends
841 crimes were recorded in Pinner in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (195), violence and sexual offences (160) and shoplifting (151) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,410th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pinner | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 841 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.6 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,811 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pinner peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,066 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (822). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 841 | 65.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 888 | 69.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,062 | 82.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 829 | 64.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 903 | 70.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,066 | 83.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,007 | 78.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 924 | 72.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 822 | 64.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pinner recorded notably more theft from the person (86% above the national rate) and shoplifting (39% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (64% below). On the year before, public order rose from 23 to 44 and shoplifting rose from 91 to 151, while criminal damage and arson fell from 43 to 23 and theft from the person fell from 62 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 15.2 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 12.5 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 151 | 11.8 | 8.5 | +66% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 5.7 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +91% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 3.1 | 1.7 | -35% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -5% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pinner; the highest is Wealdstone North (97.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Rayners Lane (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch End | 561 | 58.5 | -11% |
| Pinner South | 856 | 54.6 | -17% |
| North Harrow | 396 | 53.6 | -18% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | +20% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,295 | 81.0 | +23% |
| Rayners Lane | 540 | 53.2 | -19% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | +48% |
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Pinner over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 151 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 132 |
| On or near Pinner Road | 29 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Grange Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Caulfield Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Station Approach | 18 |
| On or near James Bedford Close | 17 |
Of the 646 crimes in Pinner with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 195 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 328 | 50.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 20.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 8.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Pinner has an estimated population of 12,811 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pinner average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pinner | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pinner a safe place to live?
Pinner recorded 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,410th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Pinner?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (160).
Is crime in Pinner going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pinner was down 5% on the year before: 841 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 888 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pinner?
About 12,811 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pinner?
Pinner 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.