Crime in Wealdstone South: statistics, rates and trends
1,077 crimes were recorded in Wealdstone South in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wealdstone South
- Questions about crime in Wealdstone South
- About this data
1,077 crimes were recorded in Wealdstone South in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wealdstone South has the 856th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wealdstone South | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,077 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.0 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,130 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wealdstone South was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,077 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (690). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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 | 1,077 | 118.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,047 | 114.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 891 | 97.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 822 | 90.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 690 | 75.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 759 | 83.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 757 | 82.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 834 | 91.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 713 | 78.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wealdstone South 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 shoplifting, drugs, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+95%) and theft from the person (+52%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-33%) and robbery (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 29.4 | 0.86 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 191 | 20.9 | 2.53 | +95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 18.6 | 1.21 | -21% |
| Drugs | 77 | 8.4 | 2.58 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 8.4 | 1.71 | -4% |
| Public order | 68 | 7.4 | 1.12 | +10% |
| Burglary | 57 | 6.2 | 1.77 | -8% |
| Other theft | 57 | 6.2 | 0.98 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 4.8 | 2.85 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -33% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.2 | 1.62 | -26% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.53 | -79% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wealdstone South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wealdstone South recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wealdstone South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wealdstone South recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wealdstone South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wealdstone South recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wealdstone South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wealdstone South recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wealdstone South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wealdstone South recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wealdstone South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wealdstone South recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wealdstone South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wealdstone South recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wealdstone South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wealdstone South recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wealdstone South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wealdstone South recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wealdstone South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wealdstone South recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wealdstone South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wealdstone South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wealdstone South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wealdstone South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wealdstone South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wealdstone South 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 79% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wealdstone South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wealdstone South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wealdstone South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wealdstone South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wealdstone South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealdstone North | 1,067 | 96.6 | -18% |
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | -27% |
| Kenton West | 410 | 40.7 | -65% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +93% |
| Harrow Weald | 1,326 | 82.9 | -30% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | -31% |
| Belmont | 449 | 57.3 | -51% |
| Centenary | 578 | 41.5 | -65% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greenleaf Way | 201 |
| On or near Gladstone Way | 122 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Herga Road | 51 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 49 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 45 |
| On or near Tagore Close | 41 |
| On or near Ellen Webb Drive | 36 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 34 |
| On or near Lorne Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wealdstone South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 416 | 38.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 210 | 19.5% |
| Not recorded | 170 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 10.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Wealdstone South has an estimated population of 9,130. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wealdstone South sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wealdstone South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 39.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Wealdstone South a safe place to live?
Wealdstone South recorded 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (191).
Is crime in Wealdstone South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wealdstone South was up 3% on the year before: 1,077 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,047 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wealdstone South?
Wealdstone South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.