WESTWOOD AVENUE, HA2 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA2 8NS

WESTWOOD AVENUE, HA2 8NS, Harrow has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.32 per 1,000 population. This HA2 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA2 8NS, encompassing approximately 3141 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HA2 8NS area, explore the HA2 8NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

HA2 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Roxeth Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Valentine Road with total crimes: 3

WESTWOOD AVENUE, HA2 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.3212.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-33.33%
Drugs51.910.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.14900.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.180.00%
Shoplifting82.860.00%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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 theft10.950.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

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 arson32.23200.00%
Public order30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5330.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences1216.870.00%
Vehicle crime103.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.180.00%
Public order42.550.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3124.19-38.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.46-14.29%
Robbery53.82150.00%
Vehicle crime31.59-66.67%
Public order30.95200.00%
Burglary20.95-71.43%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5034.38-18.03%
Anti-social behaviour1415.92-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences144.46133.33%
Vehicle crime94.46-30.77%
Burglary72.86-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.23300.00%
Other theft31.27-25.00%
Robbery20.95-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6137.2448.78%
Anti-social behaviour1519.427.14%
Vehicle crime134.778.33%
Burglary84.1460.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.55-40.00%
Robbery41.910.00%
Other theft41.27-33.33%
Public order31.2750.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4132.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour1413.050.00%
Vehicle crime124.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.180.00%
Other theft62.230.00%
Burglary51.910.00%
Robbery41.590.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20248
January 202414
December 202314
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202453
January 202431
December 202350
November 202361
October 202341

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Roxeth Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Valentine Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Scarsdale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Park Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wyvenhoe Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wargrave Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kingsley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hadleigh Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brendon Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Leathsale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Killowen Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Russell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wood End Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Dorchester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hollydale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Reading Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1