HA2 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA2 8BS

HA2 8BS, Harrow has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.87 per 1,000 population. This HA2 8BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA2 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA2 8BS, encompassing approximately 7771 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)

HA2 8BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • South Harrow Bus Station with total crimes: 8

HA2 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.8776.92%
Anti-social behaviour222.9629.41%
Shoplifting192.83171.43%
Vehicle crime92.44350.00%
Public order71.16250.00%
Theft from the person60.900.00%
Drugs40.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Other theft20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.191200.00%
Shoplifting71.670.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Public order20.26100.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other theft20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Public order30.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.540.00%
Shoplifting60.900.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.13-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.18-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.470.00%
Shoplifting172.966.25%
Other theft102.19100.00%
Vehicle crime91.29-25.00%
Robbery81.16700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.03-27.27%
Public order61.03100.00%
Burglary50.77-37.50%
Theft from the person40.640.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.965.88%
Violence and sexual offences234.630.00%
Shoplifting162.96166.67%
Vehicle crime122.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.54266.67%
Burglary81.42-27.27%
Drugs51.030.00%
Other theft50.64-28.57%
Theft from the person40.640.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Robbery10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.38-11.54%
Burglary112.9683.33%
Other theft71.42-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.90-25.00%
Shoplifting60.7720.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Robbery30.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.9036.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.3818.18%
Other theft113.3557.14%
Vehicle crime81.42-11.11%
Burglary61.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.77-28.57%
Shoplifting50.64-54.55%
Robbery40.64300.00%
Public order40.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.220.00%
Shoplifting112.830.00%
Public order101.420.00%
Vehicle crime91.290.00%
Other theft71.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 20241
April 202412
January 202423
December 202323
November 202323
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
December 20235
September 20231

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 20246
January 202417
December 202316
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
April 202425
January 202427
December 202336
November 202334
October 202334
September 202325

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA2 8BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting18
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. South Harrow Bus Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Brember Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Maple Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Grovelands Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Valentine Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 9. Scarsdale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Arches
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Roxeth Green Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wyvenhoe Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wargrave Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kingsley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Northolt Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Corbin'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Leathsale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Crane Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Sherwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Eastcote Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Findon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Reverend Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Thornley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lodgehill Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Cowen Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1