WHITCHURCH LANE, HA8 6NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 6NJ

WHITCHURCH LANE, HA8 6NJ, Harrow has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This HA8 6NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA8 postcode area, which has experienced 437 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA8 6NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 6NJ, encompassing approximately 6220 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

HA8 6NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Approach Road with total crimes: 9
  • Edgware Road High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6

WHITCHURCH LANE, HA8 6NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.9720.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.8638.46%
Other theft52.89-16.67%
Robbery40.80100.00%
Burglary30.64-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.48200.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.0953.85%
Violence and sexual offences133.21-27.78%
Burglary82.0960.00%
Shoplifting81.2914.29%
Other theft61.29-53.85%
Robbery20.960.00%
Public order20.32-50.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-66.67%
Theft from the person20.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.06-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour132.89-53.57%
Other theft132.0962.50%
Shoplifting72.09-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Burglary50.9666.67%
Theft from the person40.80-76.47%
Public order40.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.0464.71%
Violence and sexual offences224.50100.00%
Theft from the person173.54240.00%
Other theft82.73-33.33%
Shoplifting81.2933.33%
Vehicle crime61.2920.00%
Public order50.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8033.33%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Burglary30.48-40.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.38-34.62%
Other theft122.73-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.93-47.62%
Public order101.77150.00%
Shoplifting61.61100.00%
Vehicle crime50.96-16.67%
Burglary50.80-37.50%
Theft from the person50.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Robbery10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.11-21.21%
Violence and sexual offences214.18-32.26%
Other theft153.3825.00%
Burglary82.41300.00%
Vehicle crime61.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-50.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Robbery40.640.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Theft from the person20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3317.3673.68%
Violence and sexual offences315.30158.33%
Other theft124.98100.00%
Vehicle crime81.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.29100.00%
Theft from the person51.2966.67%
Public order40.80-20.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.32-50.00%
Burglary20.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-83.33%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.050.00%
Shoplifting61.930.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Other theft60.960.00%
Public order50.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.800.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202420
January 202413
December 202328
November 202317
October 202326
September 202333
August 202319

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202413
January 202418
December 202322
November 202311
October 202321
September 202331
August 202312

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238
August 20236

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 202315
September 202312
August 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
August 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 202317
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238
August 20234

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20236

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA8 6NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Approach Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Edgware Road High Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Garden City
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 6. Albany Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gideon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Handel Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Forumside
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chilton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Fernhurst Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Winton Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Whitchurch Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Garratt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Overbrook Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Spring Villa Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Elmer Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Peachy Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Manor Park Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1