Crime in Wealdstone South: statistics, rates and trends
1,120 crimes were recorded in Wealdstone South in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wealdstone South at a glance
- Crime trends in Wealdstone South
- Types of crime in Wealdstone South
- Wealdstone South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wealdstone South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wealdstone South
- Demographics of Wealdstone South
- Questions about crime in Wealdstone South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (283), shoplifting (222) and anti-social behaviour (164) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 790th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Wealdstone South | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,120 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.7 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,130 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Wealdstone South of any year here (1,120 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 54%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,120 | 122.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,017 | 111.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 928 | 101.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 834 | 91.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 695 | 76.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 736 | 80.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 759 | 83.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 839 | 91.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 727 | 79.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wealdstone South recorded notably more shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.8 times the national rate) and drugs (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (56% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 88 to 222 and theft from the person rose from 30 to 43, while criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 27 and robbery fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 31.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 222 | 24.3 | 8.5 | +152% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 18.0 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Public order | 74 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 8.0 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Drugs | 70 | 7.7 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Burglary | 64 | 7.0 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 4.7 | 1.7 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -22% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wealdstone South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealdstone North | 1,074 | 97.2 | -21% |
| Marlborough | 777 | 85.1 | -31% |
| Kenton West | 396 | 39.3 | -68% |
| Greenhill | 3,724 | 226.2 | +84% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,295 | 81.0 | -34% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | -36% |
| Belmont | 446 | 56.9 | -54% |
| Centenary | 567 | 40.7 | -67% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Wealdstone South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Greenleaf Way” (216).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greenleaf Way | 216 |
| On or near Gladstone Way | 146 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 55 |
| On or near Herga Road | 50 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 44 |
| On or near Tagore Close | 40 |
| On or near Ellen Webb Drive | 39 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 35 |
| On or near Lorne Road | 33 |
Of the 956 crimes in Wealdstone South with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 164 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 434 | 45.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 22.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Wealdstone South has an estimated population of 9,130 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wealdstone South average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wealdstone South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wealdstone South a safe place to live?
Wealdstone South recorded 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 790th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Wealdstone South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (222).
Is crime in Wealdstone South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wealdstone South was up 10% on the year before: 1,120 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,017 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wealdstone South?
About 9,130 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wealdstone South?
Wealdstone South 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.