THE CLOSE, HA5 5DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA5 5DU

THE CLOSE, HA5 5DU, Harrow has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.52 per 1,000 population. This HA5 5DU 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 5DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA5 5DU, encompassing approximately 2255 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HA5 5DU area, explore the HA5 5DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

HA5 5DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rayners Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Village Way East with total crimes: 5

THE CLOSE, HA5 5DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.52-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.88300.00%
Burglary43.55300.00%
Public order31.77-40.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Theft from the person20.89100.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.411200.00%
Public order55.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.41800.00%
Theft from the person63.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.660.00%
Public order32.22200.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.4112.50%
Other theft63.99200.00%
Vehicle crime52.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-33.33%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.5360.00%
Burglary43.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-40.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA5 5DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rayners Lane
    Total7
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Village Way East
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Imperial Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. South Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Worple Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. The Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Romney Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Vicarage Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Beechcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oakington Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1