Crime in Wealdstone North: statistics, rates and trends
1,067 crimes were recorded in Wealdstone North in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wealdstone North at a glance
- Crime trends in Wealdstone North
- Types of crime in Wealdstone North
- Wealdstone North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wealdstone North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wealdstone North
- Population and deprivation in Wealdstone North
- Questions about crime in Wealdstone North
- About this data
1,067 crimes were recorded in Wealdstone North in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 356 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wealdstone North has the 1,335th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wealdstone North | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,067 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.6 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,050 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wealdstone North was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,264 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (807). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 1,067 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,144 | 103.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,264 | 114.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,190 | 107.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 966 | 87.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,004 | 90.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,117 | 101.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,007 | 91.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 807 | 73.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wealdstone North 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, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+49%) and other theft (+16%). The largest falls were in robbery (-57%) and shoplifting (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 356 | 32.2 | 2.10 | +6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 261 | 23.6 | 0.69 | -13% |
| Other theft | 94 | 8.5 | 1.33 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 6.8 | 1.38 | -38% |
| Drugs | 64 | 5.8 | 1.77 | +49% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +11% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.5 | 0.31 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 2.3 | 1.34 | -4% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 0.80 | -57% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -20% |
Anti-social behaviour in Wealdstone North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wealdstone North recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Wealdstone North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wealdstone North recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wealdstone North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wealdstone North recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wealdstone North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wealdstone North recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wealdstone North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wealdstone North recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wealdstone North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wealdstone North recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wealdstone North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wealdstone North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wealdstone North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wealdstone North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wealdstone North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wealdstone North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wealdstone North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wealdstone North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wealdstone North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wealdstone North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wealdstone North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wealdstone North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wealdstone North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wealdstone North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wealdstone North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wealdstone North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wealdstone North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wealdstone North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wealdstone North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealdstone South | 1,077 | 118.0 | +22% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,326 | 82.9 | -14% |
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | -11% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | -16% |
| Kenton West | 410 | 40.7 | -58% |
| Belmont | 449 | 57.3 | -41% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +136% |
| Stanmore | 1,278 | 74.4 | -23% |
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 Wealdstone North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 172 |
| On or near Bruce Road | 93 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 58 |
| On or near Artisan Place | 35 |
| On or near Cecil Road | 35 |
| On or near High Street | 35 |
| On or near Cardinal Way | 32 |
| On or near Claremont Road | 30 |
| On or near Harkett Close | 30 |
| On or near Lime Close | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wealdstone North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 356 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 268 | 25.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Wealdstone North has an estimated population of 11,050. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wealdstone North sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wealdstone North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 36.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Wealdstone North a safe place to live?
Wealdstone North recorded 96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Wealdstone North?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (261).
Is crime in Wealdstone North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wealdstone North was down 7% on the year before: 1,067 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,144 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wealdstone North?
Wealdstone North 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 Wealdstone North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.