LEIGHTON AVENUE, HA5 3BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA5 3BW

LEIGHTON AVENUE, HA5 3BW, Harrow has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This HA5 3BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA5 postcode area, which has experienced 315 crimes and a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA5 3BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA5 3BW, encompassing approximately 2641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

HA5 3BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • School Lane with total crimes: 2

LEIGHTON AVENUE, HA5 3BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.4733.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.27-40.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.840.00%
Shoplifting63.790.00%
Robbery32.270.00%
Theft from the person21.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.14250.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.30120.00%
Robbery44.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-25.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Theft from the person20.76-33.33%
Other theft10.76-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.60-16.67%
Shoplifting41.89300.00%
Other theft41.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.51-33.33%
Theft from the person31.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.2766.67%
Public order21.890.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Robbery10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.41200.00%
Burglary42.27300.00%
Other theft41.51300.00%
Theft from the person31.51200.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Shoplifting21.14-33.33%
Robbery20.76-33.33%
Public order20.760.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.330.00%
Robbery33.410.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202414
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA5 3BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. School Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Grange Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Waxwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Amberley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1