Crime in Wealdstone North: statistics, rates and trends
1,074 crimes were recorded in Wealdstone North in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wealdstone North
- Questions about crime in Wealdstone North
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (344), violence and sexual offences (271) and other theft (90) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,305th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wealdstone North | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,074 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.2 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,050 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wealdstone North peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,252 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (781). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,074 | 97.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,147 | 103.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,252 | 113.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,186 | 107.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,008 | 91.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,002 | 90.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,099 | 99.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,036 | 93.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 781 | 70.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wealdstone North recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate), drugs (74% above the national rate) and theft from the person (51% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (52% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 33 to 50 and drugs rose from 43 to 63, while shoplifting fell from 54 to 31 and vehicle crime fell from 118 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 344 | 31.1 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 271 | 24.5 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Other theft | 90 | 8.1 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 6.6 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Drugs | 63 | 5.7 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 2.5 | 1.7 | +4% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wealdstone North; the highest is Greenhill, Harrow (226.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Kenton West (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wealdstone North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealdstone South | 1,120 | 122.7 | +26% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,295 | 81.0 | -17% |
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | -12% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | -19% |
| Kenton West | 396 | 39.3 | -60% |
| Belmont | 446 | 56.9 | -41% |
| Greenhill | 3,724 | 226.2 | +133% |
| Stanmore | 1,269 | 73.9 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Wealdstone North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (162).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 162 |
| On or near Bruce Road | 91 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 63 |
| On or near Cecil Road | 38 |
| On or near Claremont Road | 36 |
| On or near Artisan Place | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 33 |
| On or near Cardinal Way | 30 |
| On or near Graham Road | 30 |
| On or near Harkett Close | 30 |
Of the 730 crimes in Wealdstone North with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 344 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 275 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Wealdstone North has an estimated population of 11,050 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wealdstone North average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wealdstone North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wealdstone North a safe place to live?
Wealdstone North recorded 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,305th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Wealdstone North?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 344 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (271).
Is crime in Wealdstone North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wealdstone North was down 6% on the year before: 1,074 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,147 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wealdstone North?
About 11,050 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wealdstone North?
Wealdstone North 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.