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

Overview of Crime in HA8 5HH

THE HIGHLANDS, HA8 5HH, Harrow has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This HA8 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 5HH, encompassing approximately 7913 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-45.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

HA8 5HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Landseer Close with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 5

THE HIGHLANDS, HA8 5HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.65-45.95%
Public order52.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour379.6068.18%
Violence and sexual offences144.68-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson51.77400.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-42.86%
Public order40.510.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.0837.50%
Violence and sexual offences192.7835.71%
Vehicle crime72.4075.00%
Burglary30.88-50.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.21-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences142.02-12.50%
Public order81.77100.00%
Drugs61.01-25.00%
Burglary60.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.76-42.86%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.10-37.04%
Violence and sexual offences162.150.00%
Burglary92.020.00%
Drugs81.14700.00%
Vehicle crime71.0116.67%
Public order40.880.00%
Other theft40.51-42.86%
Other crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.410.00%
Burglary92.020.00%
Other theft71.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.880.00%
Vehicle crime60.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202437
April 202422
January 202416
December 202317
November 202327

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.25 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 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202419
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Landseer Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 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. Park Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Mollison Way
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burnt Oak Broadway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Briary Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Vancouver Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Redhill Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Constable Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Limesdale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Argyll Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Scott Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. The Highlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Gordon Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Warren Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Westleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Orchard Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. The Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1