HITCHIN LANE, HA7 1FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA7 1FP

HITCHIN LANE, HA7 1FP, Harrow has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This HA7 1FP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA7 postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA7 1FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA7 1FP, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

HA7 1FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canons Park with total crimes: 4
  • Torbridge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Watersfield Way with total crimes: 3

HITCHIN LANE, HA7 1FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7240.00%
Drugs32.5750.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.210.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.10100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.570.00%
Shoplifting52.210.00%
Burglary31.840.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.74100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.68500.00%
Burglary42.21100.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Theft from the person10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.09-55.56%
Other theft31.470.00%
Shoplifting31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.09-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour33.31-25.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.780.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA7 1FP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Canons Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Torbridge Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Watersfield Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bramble Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Brick Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckingham Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Whitchurch Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Longcrofte Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Garland Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Howard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wigton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1