THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in UB5 4BS

THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BS, Harrow has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population. This UB5 4BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader UB5 postcode area, which has experienced 10 crimes and a crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this UB5 4BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around UB5 4BS, encompassing approximately 4470 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (113.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

UB5 4BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 50
  • The Heights with total crimes: 6
  • Newmarket Avenue with total crimes: 4

THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4718.12113.64%
Anti-social behaviour1010.51-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.24-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.79-20.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2213.20-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.9250.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.6825.00%
Vehicle crime52.24150.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4014.76-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences88.95-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.79-27.27%
Burglary31.7950.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5622.8240.00%
Violence and sexual offences1512.5336.36%
Anti-social behaviour113.36-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.4666.67%
Vehicle crime31.12-25.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4018.57135.29%
Anti-social behaviour178.95183.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.80-47.62%
Vehicle crime42.46-20.00%
Burglary40.89-33.33%
Public order30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.87162.50%
Shoplifting174.70-5.56%
Burglary63.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.34-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.3466.67%
Public order31.120.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.18-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.03-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences82.24-70.37%
Other theft51.7966.67%
Public order31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-40.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.130.00%
Shoplifting256.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.340.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Burglary20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202447
January 202422
December 202340
November 202356
October 202340
September 202317
August 202318
July 202325

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 202317
September 20236
August 202310
July 202318

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
November 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202315
October 202311
September 202321
August 20238
July 202327

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the UB5 4BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total50
    Shoplifting47
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. The Heights
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Newmarket Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Danemead Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Dabbs Hill Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wincanton Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bangor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Grandstand Way
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arundel Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Balmoral Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hadleigh Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Southwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haydock Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hornbeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Carlyon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1