Crime in Stanmore: statistics, rates and trends
1,269 crimes were recorded in Stanmore in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (326), anti-social behaviour (309) and vehicle crime (147) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,064th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stanmore | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,269 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.9 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,171 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stanmore peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,388 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,078). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,269 | 73.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,112 | 64.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,109 | 64.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,133 | 66.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,171 | 68.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,238 | 72.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,388 | 80.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,256 | 73.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,078 | 62.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stanmore recorded notably more vehicle crime (72% above the national rate), burglary (46% above the national rate) and drugs (26% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (62% below) and shoplifting (61% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 56 and drugs rose from 28 to 71, while criminal damage and arson fell from 64 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 326 | 19.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 309 | 18.0 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 147 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Other theft | 96 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Burglary | 89 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Drugs | 71 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +154% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 3.3 | 8.5 | +167% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 2.0 | 1.7 | +3% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -8% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stanmore; the highest is Wealdstone South (122.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Kenton West (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanmore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 446 | 56.9 | -23% |
| Canons | 365 | 55.6 | -25% |
| Centenary | 567 | 40.7 | -45% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,295 | 81.0 | +10% |
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | +32% |
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | +66% |
| Kenton West | 396 | 39.3 | -47% |
| Edgware | 1,526 | 85.9 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Stanmore over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Kerry Court | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Beatty Road | 45 |
| On or near Stonegrove | 45 |
| On or near The Broadway | 36 |
| On or near Hospital | 26 |
| On or near Douglas Close | 25 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 25 |
| On or near Ray Gardens | 25 |
Of the 960 crimes in Stanmore with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 309 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 426 | 44.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 293 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Stanmore has an estimated population of 17,171 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stanmore average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stanmore | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stanmore a safe place to live?
Stanmore recorded 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,064th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Stanmore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 326 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (309).
Is crime in Stanmore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanmore was up 14% on the year before: 1,269 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,112 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stanmore?
About 17,171 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stanmore?
Stanmore 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.