THE HIGHLANDS, HA8 5HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 5HD

THE HIGHLANDS, HA8 5HD, Harrow has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population. This HA8 5HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA8 postcode area, which has experienced 513 crimes and a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA8 5HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 5HD, encompassing approximately 8193 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HA8 5HD area, explore the HA8 5HD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-46.34% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

HA8 5HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Columbia Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 5

THE HIGHLANDS, HA8 5HD 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 offences239.6464.29%
Anti-social behaviour222.81-46.34%
Drugs62.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.73100.00%
Public order50.7325.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Other theft40.4933.33%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.001300.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Other theft30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.65%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.9653.33%
Anti-social behaviour202.81-13.04%
Vehicle crime52.4425.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%
Drugs10.12-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.1543.75%
Violence and sexual offences152.81-21.05%
Public order81.8360.00%
Drugs60.98-33.33%
Burglary50.73-44.44%
Other theft40.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.49200.00%
Shoplifting30.3750.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.2826.67%
Anti-social behaviour162.32-42.86%
Burglary91.9580.00%
Drugs91.10200.00%
Vehicle crime61.1020.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Other theft50.61-16.67%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.0347.37%
Violence and sexual offences153.4215.38%
Criminal damage and arson61.83100.00%
Other theft60.73-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Burglary50.61-16.67%
Drugs30.610.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.45-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences132.32-45.83%
Other theft71.5975.00%
Burglary60.8550.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Drugs30.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-72.73%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.930.00%
Drugs61.340.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Other theft40.490.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202441
April 202420
January 202423
December 202316
November 202328
October 202319
September 202326

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20248
December 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
June 20241
May 20241
April 202423
January 202415
December 202319
November 202315
October 202313
September 202324

A total of 3 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
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA8 5HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Columbia Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Back Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Gaskarth Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Burnt Oak Broadway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Lane
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briary Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Roscoff Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Vancouver Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Redhill Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Merrivale Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. South Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. North Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Limesdale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Argyll Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Scott Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Birchwood Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. The Highlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oakleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gordon Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Warren Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Westleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Orchard Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. The Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cooms Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1