Crime in Roxbourne: statistics, rates and trends
774 crimes were recorded in Roxbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Roxbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Roxbourne
- Types of crime in Roxbourne
- Roxbourne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Roxbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Roxbourne
- Population and deprivation in Roxbourne
- Questions about crime in Roxbourne
- About this data
774 crimes were recorded in Roxbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 262 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roxbourne has the 1,782nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roxbourne | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 774 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.0 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,444 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roxbourne was highest in the year to July 2021 (941 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (657). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 774 | 82.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 859 | 91.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 714 | 75.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 754 | 79.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 826 | 87.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 941 | 99.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 903 | 95.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 800 | 84.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 657 | 69.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roxbourne 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, drugs, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in drugs (+60%) and public order (+32%). The largest falls were in burglary (-50%) and other theft (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 27.7 | 0.81 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 20.9 | 1.36 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 5.9 | 1.20 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +2% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.4 | 0.70 | -45% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +32% |
| Drugs | 40 | 4.2 | 1.30 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 2.8 | 1.63 | -19% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -30% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.4 | 1.02 | +30% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.45 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Roxbourne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roxbourne recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Roxbourne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roxbourne recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roxbourne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roxbourne recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roxbourne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roxbourne recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roxbourne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roxbourne recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roxbourne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roxbourne recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roxbourne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roxbourne recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Roxbourne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roxbourne recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roxbourne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roxbourne recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Roxbourne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roxbourne recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roxbourne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roxbourne recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roxbourne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roxbourne recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Roxbourne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roxbourne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roxbourne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roxbourne 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roxbourne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roxbourne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roxbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxeth | 1,557 | 96.0 | +17% |
| Rayners Lane | 535 | 52.7 | -36% |
| West Harrow | 719 | 61.3 | -25% |
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | -34% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 923 | 96.3 | +18% |
| Pinner South | 854 | 54.5 | -34% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | -1% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +178% |
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 Roxbourne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brookside Close | 61 |
| On or near Eastleigh Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Rosebery Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Abbots Drive | 38 |
| On or near Thistledene Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Cross Road | 32 |
| On or near Hamilton Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Tranquil Lane | 27 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roxbourne 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 | 200 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 197 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Roxbourne has an estimated population of 9,444. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roxbourne sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roxbourne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% |
| Social rented homes | 31.2% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Roxbourne a safe place to live?
Roxbourne recorded 82.0 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 Roxbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Roxbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roxbourne was down 10% on the year before: 774 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 859 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roxbourne?
Roxbourne 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 Roxbourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.