HA8 5TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 5TX

HA8 5TX, Harrow has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population. This HA8 5TX 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 5TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 5TX, encompassing approximately 6463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

HA8 5TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Columbia Avenue with total crimes: 9

HA8 5TX 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0010.53%
Anti-social behaviour143.25-6.67%
Vehicle crime82.17166.67%
Shoplifting81.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.24600.00%
Robbery51.08150.00%
Other theft50.7766.67%
Burglary40.77300.00%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Theft from the person40.62100.00%
Public order30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.741800.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.320.00%
Other theft30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.96-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour91.7012.50%
Shoplifting61.39500.00%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Burglary40.7733.33%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Other theft20.31-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2012.50%
Other theft132.7830.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.2425.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.489.09%
Other theft101.86100.00%
Theft from the person71.55250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08150.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-20.00%
Public order40.6233.33%
Burglary30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.135.26%
Anti-social behaviour113.0937.50%
Burglary51.700.00%
Other theft50.77-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.77-50.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Public order30.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.510.00%
Vehicle crime102.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.550.00%
Other theft61.240.00%
Burglary50.930.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
May 20241
April 202411
January 202418
December 202316
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 202413
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Columbia Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fortune Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Forumside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. North Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Garratt Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Overbrook Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chandos Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bacon Lane
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 11. Northolme Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Cameron Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Vancouver Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Zodiac Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edgware Road High Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Spring Villa Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Symphony Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Albany Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Summit Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Camrose Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Methuen Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Handel Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Parkfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Heming Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fairfield Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1