Crime in Rayners Lane: statistics, rates and trends
540 crimes were recorded in Rayners Lane in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rayners Lane at a glance
- Crime trends in Rayners Lane
- Types of crime in Rayners Lane
- Rayners Lane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rayners Lane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rayners Lane
- Demographics of Rayners Lane
- Questions about crime in Rayners Lane
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (175), anti-social behaviour (112) and vehicle crime (77) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,894th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rayners Lane | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 540 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,156 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rayners Lane peaked in the year to August 2020 (742 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (412). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 540 | 53.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 526 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 412 | 40.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 431 | 42.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 460 | 45.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 620 | 61.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 742 | 73.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 588 | 57.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 491 | 48.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rayners Lane recorded notably more vehicle crime (53% above the national rate) and theft from the person (46% above the national rate), and notably less public order (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 26 to 37 and other theft rose from 27 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 17.2 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 11.0 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +42% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 2.5 | 1.7 | -14% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Rayners Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rayners Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbourne | 766 | 81.1 | +53% |
| Roxeth | 1,572 | 97.0 | +82% |
| North Harrow | 396 | 53.6 | +1% |
| Pinner South | 856 | 54.6 | +3% |
| West Harrow | 727 | 62.0 | +17% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 925 | 96.5 | +82% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | +49% |
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | +60% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Rayners Lane over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 51 |
| On or near Kings Road | 34 |
| On or near Alexandra Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Berriton Road | 32 |
| On or near Lucas Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Ravenswood Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Torbay Road | 27 |
| On or near Drake Road | 24 |
| On or near Worple Way | 22 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 20 |
Of the 428 crimes in Rayners Lane with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 46.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 25.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Rayners Lane has an estimated population of 10,156 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.0%, against 17.1%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and more students (10.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rayners Lane average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rayners Lane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rayners Lane a safe place to live?
Rayners Lane recorded 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,894th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Rayners Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Rayners Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rayners Lane was up 3% on the year before: 540 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 526 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rayners Lane?
About 10,156 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rayners Lane?
Rayners Lane 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.