Crime in Rayners Lane: statistics, rates and trends
535 crimes were recorded in Rayners Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rayners Lane
- Questions about crime in Rayners Lane
- About this data
535 crimes were recorded in Rayners Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 177 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rayners Lane has the 2,909th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rayners Lane | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 535 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.7 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,156 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rayners Lane was highest in the year to July 2020 (756 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (405). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 535 | 52.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 523 | 51.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 405 | 39.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 441 | 43.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 478 | 47.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 632 | 62.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 756 | 74.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 545 | 53.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 486 | 47.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rayners Lane 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 vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in burglary (+38%) and violence and sexual offences (+25%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-62%) and public order (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 11.2 | 0.73 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 7.3 | 1.48 | +3% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +38% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 3.0 | 1.75 | +20% |
| Public order | 18 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -28% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +20% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 0.87 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.1 | 0.16 | -62% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rayners Lane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rayners Lane recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rayners Lane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rayners Lane recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rayners Lane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rayners Lane recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rayners Lane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rayners Lane recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rayners Lane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rayners Lane recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rayners Lane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rayners Lane recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rayners Lane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rayners Lane recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rayners Lane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rayners Lane recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rayners Lane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rayners Lane recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rayners Lane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rayners Lane recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rayners Lane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rayners Lane recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rayners Lane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rayners Lane recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rayners Lane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rayners Lane recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rayners Lane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rayners Lane recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rayners Lane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rayners Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rayners Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbourne | 774 | 82.0 | +56% |
| Roxeth | 1,557 | 96.0 | +82% |
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | +3% |
| Pinner South | 854 | 54.5 | +3% |
| West Harrow | 719 | 61.3 | +16% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 923 | 96.3 | +83% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | +54% |
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | +63% |
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 Rayners Lane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 51 |
| On or near Lucas Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Kings Road | 35 |
| On or near Ravenswood Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Torbay Road | 28 |
| On or near Alexandra Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Berriton Road | 27 |
| On or near Drake Road | 24 |
| On or near Worple Way | 23 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rayners Lane 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 | 182 | 34.0% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 21.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Rayners Lane has an estimated population of 10,156. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rayners Lane sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rayners Lane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Rayners Lane a safe place to live?
Rayners Lane recorded 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Rayners Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Rayners Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rayners Lane was up 2% on the year before: 535 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 523 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rayners Lane?
Rayners Lane 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 Rayners Lane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.