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

Overview of Crime in HA8 5HQ

THE HIGHLANDS, HA8 5HQ, Harrow has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This HA8 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 5HQ, encompassing approximately 7844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

HA8 5HQ 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 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.39-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences192.5535.71%
Public order52.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-25.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Drugs20.250.00%
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 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.5663.64%
Violence and sexual offences144.59-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.78400.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-33.33%
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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour226.8837.50%
Violence and sexual offences182.8028.57%
Vehicle crime62.2950.00%
Burglary30.76-40.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
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 behaviour168.03-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences142.04-6.67%
Public order81.78100.00%
Drugs61.02-25.00%
Burglary50.76-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.64-42.86%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.05-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences152.17-6.25%
Burglary91.9128.57%
Drugs81.15700.00%
Vehicle crime71.0216.67%
Public order40.890.00%
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 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.1873.33%
Violence and sexual offences163.3123.08%
Other theft72.0416.67%
Burglary70.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.89200.00%
Vehicle crime60.7620.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.910.00%
Burglary81.660.00%
Other theft61.020.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202436
April 202422
January 202416
December 202317
November 202326
October 202315

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 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
October 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202418
January 202414
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 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
October 20236

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 5HQ 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. Burnt Oak Broadway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Briary Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Vancouver Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Redhill Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. South Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Limesdale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Argyll Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scott Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Constable Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Birchwood Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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