Crime in Pinner South: statistics, rates and trends
856 crimes were recorded in Pinner South in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pinner South at a glance
- Crime trends in Pinner South
- Types of crime in Pinner South
- Pinner South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pinner South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pinner South
- Demographics of Pinner South
- Questions about crime in Pinner South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (230), anti-social behaviour (181) and shoplifting (99) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,847th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pinner South | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 856 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.6 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,680 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pinner South peaked in the year to August 2020 (886 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (617). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 856 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 792 | 50.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 661 | 42.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 617 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 679 | 43.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 833 | 53.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 886 | 56.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 750 | 47.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 653 | 41.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pinner South recorded notably more theft from the person (36% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 57 to 99 and public order rose from 34 to 52, while theft from the person fell from 74 to 36 and other theft fell from 60 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 14.7 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 11.5 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +74% |
| Vehicle crime | 91 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Public order | 52 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 2.3 | 1.7 | -51% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.1 | 6.4 | -45% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pinner South; the highest is Roxeth (97.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Rayners Lane (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pinner South |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harrow | 396 | 53.6 | -2% |
| Pinner | 841 | 65.6 | +20% |
| Rayners Lane | 540 | 53.2 | -3% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | +45% |
| West Harrow | 727 | 62.0 | +14% |
| Roxbourne | 766 | 81.1 | +49% |
| Hatch End | 561 | 58.5 | +7% |
| Roxeth | 1,572 | 97.0 | +78% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Pinner South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “South Close” (108).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near South Close | 108 |
| On or near Rayners Lane | 90 |
| On or near Dawlish Drive | 60 |
| On or near Pinner Grove | 55 |
| On or near School Lane | 28 |
| On or near Northumberland Road | 23 |
| On or near Village Way East | 23 |
| On or near Hereford Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Ashridge Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Cannon Lane | 18 |
Of the 675 crimes in Pinner South with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 47.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 24.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Pinner South has an estimated population of 15,680 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pinner South average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pinner South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pinner South a safe place to live?
Pinner South recorded 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,847th 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.
What is the most common crime in Pinner South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (181).
Is crime in Pinner South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pinner South was up 8% on the year before: 856 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 792 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pinner South?
About 15,680 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pinner South?
Pinner South 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.