Crime in West Harrow: statistics, rates and trends
719 crimes were recorded in West Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Harrow at a glance
- Crime trends in West Harrow
- Types of crime in West Harrow
- West Harrow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Harrow
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Harrow
- Population and deprivation in West Harrow
- Questions about crime in West Harrow
- About this data
719 crimes were recorded in West Harrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 234 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Harrow has the 2,545th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Harrow | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 719 | 22,094 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.3 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,733 | 270,724 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Harrow was highest in the year to July 2020 (953 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (631). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 719 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 727 | 62.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 736 | 62.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 810 | 69.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 691 | 58.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 823 | 70.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 953 | 81.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 744 | 63.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 631 | 53.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Harrow 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+76%) and other theft (+33%).
The largest falls were in public order (-19%) and theft from the person (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 19.9 | 0.58 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 202 | 17.2 | 1.12 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 6.1 | 1.25 | +76% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +33% |
| Public order | 34 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.5 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 0.58 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.8 | 1.06 | -12% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -5% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.01 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +120% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Harrow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Harrow recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Harrow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Harrow recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Harrow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Harrow recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Harrow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Harrow recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Harrow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Harrow recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Harrow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Harrow recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Harrow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Harrow recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Harrow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Harrow recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Harrow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Harrow recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Harrow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Harrow recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Harrow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Harrow recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Harrow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Harrow recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Harrow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Harrow recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Harrow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Harrow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Harrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harrow | 400 | 54.2 | -12% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 923 | 96.3 | +57% |
| Roxbourne | 774 | 82.0 | +34% |
| Headstone | 1,401 | 81.0 | +32% |
| Marlborough | 786 | 86.1 | +41% |
| Greenhill | 3,746 | 227.6 | +271% |
| Roxeth | 1,557 | 96.0 | +57% |
| Rayners Lane | 535 | 52.7 | -14% |
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 West Harrow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Apple Grove | 53 |
| On or near Furness Road | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Ford Close | 34 |
| On or near Shaftesbury Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Shaftesbury Circle | 31 |
| On or near Vaughan Road | 29 |
| On or near Bouverie Road | 21 |
| On or near The Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Strongbridge Close | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Harrow 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 | 208 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 202 | 28.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
West Harrow has an estimated population of 11,733. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Harrow sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Harrow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 32.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is West Harrow a safe place to live?
West Harrow recorded 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 West Harrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (202).
Is crime in West Harrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Harrow was down 1% on the year before: 719 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 727 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Harrow?
West Harrow 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 West Harrow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.