Harrow Crime Overview
Harrow is the safest city in London, and is the safest overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Harrow in 2020 was 60 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 45% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Harrow is among the top 10 safest cities, and the 2,057th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Harrow are violence and sexual offences, with 4,667 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 2.0% lower than 2019's figure of 4,759 offences and a difference of 0.37 from 2019's crime rate of 19. Harrow's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 93 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 93 crimes.
Compare Harrow to other towns and cities
See how Harrow shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Harrow and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Harrow Crime Map
Crime in Harrow Compared To London
Summary of Crimes in Harrow This Year
| Harrow | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 8,903 | 35.45 | 416,486 | 46.52 | 31% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 175 | 0.70 | 24,355 | 2.72 | 289% safer |
| Burglary | 1,335 | 5.32 | 61,090 | 6.82 | 28% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 964 | 3.84 | 51,728 | 5.78 | 51% safer |
| Drugs | 1,005 | 4.00 | 52,789 | 5.90 | 48% safer |
| Other Crime | 212 | 0.84 | 10,337 | 1.15 | 37% safer |
| Other Theft | 1,329 | 5.29 | 84,210 | 9.41 | 78% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 93 | 0.37 | 6,014 | 0.67 | 81% safer |
| Public Order | 1,021 | 4.07 | 56,368 | 6.30 | 55% safer |
| Robbery | 528 | 2.10 | 27,544 | 3.08 | 47% safer |
| Shoplifting | 586 | 2.33 | 35,659 | 3.98 | 71% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 286 | 1.14 | 35,117 | 3.92 | 244% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2,943 | 11.72 | 107,687 | 12.03 | 2.6% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 4,667 | 18.58 | 229,978 | 25.69 | 38% safer |
Harrow Compared to Nearby Cities
| City | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow | 15,144 | 60.30 | - |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10,770 | 60.67 | 0.61% more dangerous |
| Richmond upon Thames | 12,298 | 62.11 | 2.9% more dangerous |
| Sutton | 12,872 | 62.38 | 3.3% more dangerous |
| Bexley | 15,595 | 62.81 | 4.0% more dangerous |
| Havering | 16,717 | 64.41 | 6% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Harrow
View crime percentage over time forHarrow Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 18 | 22 | 35 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.52 | 0.70 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.63 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.84 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.1 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 2.3 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | Getting worse |
Changes In Harrow's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Harrow's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Harrow that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Recreation Ground | - | 2 | - | 2 | - | 0 | 0.40 |
| Harrow Hill Golf Course | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.31 |
| Harrow Weald Recreation Ground | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0.77 |
| Priestmead Recreation Ground | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Shaftesbury Playing Fields | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1.2 |
| Stanmore Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1.5 |
| The Croft | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.91 |
| West Harrow Recreation Ground | 36 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Comparing Harrow to the UK's Major Cities
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow | 60.30 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 11% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 22% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 28% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 30% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 30% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 38% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 41% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 44% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 56% more dangerous |
Crime in Harrow's Neighbourhoods
Greenhill South is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Harrow, followed by Greenhill North in second place, and Wealdstone South as the third most dangerous area. Harrow's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Kenton East, Pinner South, and Queensbury East.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park | 514 | 76 | Fifth |
| Belmont | 485 | 50 | 21st |
| Canons Park | 506 | 53 | 18th |
| Earlsmead | 446 | 54 | 16th |
| Edgware West | 523 | 58 | 13th |
| Greenhill North | 893 | 103 | Second |
| Greenhill South | 1,500 | 147 | First |
| Harrow Weald | 486 | 57 | 14th |
| Harrow-on-the-Hill | 415 | 54 | 15th |
| Hatch End North | 233 | 42 | 27th |
| Hatch End South | 462 | 59 | 12th |
| Headstone Lane | 330 | 45 | 25th |
| Kenton East | 349 | 42 | 28th |
| Kenton West | 688 | 48 | 23rd |
| Newton Farm | 518 | 76 | Fourth |
| North Harrow | 337 | 52 | 20th |
| Pinner Central | 362 | 52 | 19th |
| Pinner Green | 426 | 60 | Ninth |
| Pinner Road | 501 | 61 | Eighth |
| Pinner South | 216 | 31 | 30th |
| Queensbury East | 352 | 39 | 29th |
| Queensbury West | 414 | 47 | 24th |
| Rayners Lane North | 349 | 53 | 17th |
| Rayners Lane South | 470 | 59 | 11th |
| South Harrow | 610 | 66 | Sixth |
| Stanmore Park | 488 | 59 | Tenth |
| Stanmore Uxbridge Road | 349 | 45 | 26th |
| Wealdstone North | 638 | 62 | Seventh |
| Wealdstone South | 934 | 83 | Third |
| West Harrow | 354 | 49 | 22nd |
Harrow Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Harrow for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Pinner Road (168) | Greenhill South (694) |
| Bicycle Theft | Hatch End North (1) | Greenhill South (41) |
| Burglary | Belmont (26) | Greenhill South (97) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Kenton East (13) | Newton Farm (53) |
| Drugs | Stanmore Uxbridge Road (8) | Greenhill South (113) |
| Other Crime | Pinner South (1) | Greenhill South (20) |
| Other Theft | Pinner South (5) | Greenhill South (170) |
| Possession of Weapons | Queensbury West (1) | Greenhill South (12) |
| Public Order | Pinner South (11) | Greenhill South (129) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Pinner South (4) | Greenhill South (51) |
| Shoplifting | Stanmore Uxbridge Road (1) | Greenhill South (214) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Queensbury East (1) | Greenhill South (124) |
| Vehicle Crime | Queensbury East (67) | Pinner Green (119) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Hatch End North (43) | Greenhill South (355) |
Crime in Harrow During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Harrow change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Harrow saw a 211% increase in anti-social behaviour. Harrow saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 88% compared to April in 2019. Rates of burglary and theft from the person both fell year-on-year for every month during Harrow's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +11% | +211% | +153% | +52% | +30% | +41% | +50% | +27% | +88% | +79% |
| Bicycle Theft | -67% | +40% | +56% | -33% | -6% | +40% | +185% | +47% | +83% | +100% |
| Burglary | -39% | -61% | -46% | -50% | -32% | +19% | -47% | -22% | -40% | -52% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -10% | -24% | -14% | -13% | +4% | +14% | -5% | -7% | -20% | -3% |
| Drugs | +7% | +94% | +36% | +24% | +20% | -3% | +16% | +38% | +97% | +203% |
| Other Crime | +11% | +89% | -33% | +86% | - | +18% | +39% | -22% | +32% | +19% |
| Other Theft | -30% | -42% | -27% | -50% | -20% | -22% | -11% | -24% | -26% | -26% |
| Possession of Weapons | -13% | +8% | +20% | -8% | -60% | -45% | +50% | +120% | -11% | +40% |
| Public Order | +6% | -11% | +19% | +28% | +6% | +30% | +81% | +16% | +47% | -10% |
| Robbery | -38% | -60% | +20% | -63% | - | +22% | -6% | -35% | -31% | -33% |
| Shoplifting | -31% | -55% | -58% | -72% | -21% | -42% | -18% | -45% | -24% | -34% |
| Theft From the Person | -56% | -88% | -86% | -77% | -71% | -34% | -50% | - | -15% | -44% |
| Vehicle Crime | +40% | -15% | -7% | -20% | +3% | +23% | +24% | -1% | +28% | -22% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +2% | -7% | -12% | -16% | -4% | +12% | +14% | -4% | -5% | +9% |
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