Crime in Roxbourne: statistics, rates and trends
766 crimes were recorded in Roxbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Roxbourne
- Questions about crime in Roxbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (269), anti-social behaviour (195) and vehicle crime (51) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,801st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Roxbourne | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 766 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.1 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,444 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Roxbourne peaked in the year to August 2020 (949 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (658). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 766 | 81.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 844 | 89.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 753 | 79.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 729 | 77.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 845 | 89.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 884 | 93.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 949 | 100.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 813 | 86.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 658 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Roxbourne recorded notably more theft from the person (57% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (34% above the national rate) and drugs (26% above the national rate), and notably less public order (33% below) and criminal damage and arson (32% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 25 to 39 and public order rose from 30 to 42, while burglary fell from 40 to 23 and other theft fell from 66 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 28.5 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 20.6 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +56% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 2.6 | 1.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Roxbourne; the highest is Greenhill, Harrow (226.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Rayners Lane (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roxbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxeth | 1,572 | 97.0 | +20% |
| Rayners Lane | 540 | 53.2 | -34% |
| West Harrow | 727 | 62.0 | -24% |
| North Harrow | 396 | 53.6 | -34% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 925 | 96.5 | +19% |
| Pinner South | 856 | 54.6 | -33% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | -3% |
| Greenhill | 3,724 | 226.2 | +179% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Roxbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brookside Close” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brookside Close | 60 |
| On or near Eastleigh Avenue | 56 |
| On or near Rosebery Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Abbots Drive | 34 |
| On or near Thistledene Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Cross Road | 31 |
| On or near Tranquil Lane | 30 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 28 |
| On or near Hamilton Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Eastcote Lane | 23 |
Of the 571 crimes in Roxbourne with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% 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 | 192 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Roxbourne has an estimated population of 9,444 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Roxbourne average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Roxbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Roxbourne a safe place to live?
Roxbourne recorded 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,801st 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 anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Roxbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in Roxbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roxbourne was down 9% on the year before: 766 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 844 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Roxbourne?
About 9,444 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Roxbourne?
Roxbourne 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.