HA1 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA1 1LJ

HA1 1LJ, Harrow has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.99 per 1,000 population. This HA1 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA1 postcode area, which has experienced 380 crimes and a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA1 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA1 1LJ, encompassing approximately 8321 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HA1 1LJ area, explore the HA1 1LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (4300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)

HA1 1LJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44
  • Byron Road with total crimes: 13
  • William Carey Way with total crimes: 10

HA1 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6218.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences447.454300.00%
Public order145.29600.00%
Theft from the person91.68350.00%
Robbery61.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.72400.00%
Other theft50.60400.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.20-86.96%
Public order20.72-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4826.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.77666.67%
Theft from the person325.531500.00%
Shoplifting203.850.00%
Other theft182.40800.00%
Robbery132.160.00%
Public order111.560.00%
Vehicle crime91.320.00%
Burglary81.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.20-88.00%
Other theft20.72-93.10%
Theft from the person20.24-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5027.28-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour446.01-33.33%
Other theft295.2926.09%
Shoplifting253.4992.31%
Theft from the person243.00-36.84%
Public order202.88-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson92.4012.50%
Vehicle crime81.08100.00%
Robbery50.96-37.50%
Drugs50.60-61.54%
Possession of weapons40.60300.00%
Burglary40.48-60.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6632.4534.69%
Violence and sexual offences627.9312.73%
Theft from the person387.4511.76%
Other theft234.57-28.12%
Public order212.76-27.59%
Drugs132.52225.00%
Shoplifting131.56-23.53%
Burglary101.5625.00%
Robbery81.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9633.33%
Vehicle crime40.96-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5529.92-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour496.61-3.92%
Theft from the person345.8978.95%
Other theft324.0928.00%
Public order293.85107.14%
Shoplifting173.4930.77%
Burglary82.04700.00%
Vehicle crime70.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.84-33.33%
Drugs40.72-73.33%
Robbery40.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5626.2021.74%
Anti-social behaviour516.7321.43%
Other theft256.13-16.67%
Theft from the person193.00-9.52%
Drugs152.28400.00%
Public order141.8027.27%
Shoplifting131.68-62.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.56125.00%
Robbery81.08-11.11%
Vehicle crime60.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4626.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour425.530.00%
Shoplifting355.050.00%
Other theft304.210.00%
Theft from the person213.610.00%
Public order112.520.00%
Vehicle crime91.320.00%
Robbery91.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 202446
March 20246
January 202450
December 202362
November 202355
October 202356
September 202346

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
April 202448
January 202444
December 202366
November 202349
October 202351
September 202342

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
January 202420
December 202321
November 202329
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 181 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
April 202432
March 20242
January 202424
December 202338
November 202334
October 202319
September 202321

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202420
January 202425
December 202313
November 202317
October 202313
September 202335

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 202313
November 20234
October 202315
September 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 202429
December 202323
November 202332
October 202325
September 202330

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA1 1LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Byron Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. William Carey Way
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harrow On The Hill (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. College Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hindes Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Harrow Bus Station
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kymberley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Northwick Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Clarendon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Sheepcote Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Havelock Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Greenhill Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grove Hill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Gayton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lowlands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Tyburn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Harrow-On-The-Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lyon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Ashburnham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sovereign Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1