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

Overview of Crime in UB5 4BT

THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BT, Harrow has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This UB5 4BT 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 4BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around UB5 4BT, encompassing approximately 4011 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)

UB5 4BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Heights with total crimes: 6
  • Newmarket Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Greenacre Close with total crimes: 3

THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.23-18.18%
Vehicle crime72.2440.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.74-61.54%
Other theft31.250.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.72-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour113.24175.00%
Vehicle crime52.7466.67%
Other theft31.250.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.73-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour43.49-20.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9754.55%
Criminal damage and arson64.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50-44.44%
Other theft41.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences118.97-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour92.7428.57%
Burglary42.24100.00%
Public order41.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.99-22.22%
Public order51.7425.00%
Vehicle crime51.2525.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.23-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences82.24-63.64%
Public order41.990.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-33.33%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.480.00%
Vehicle crime65.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other theft20.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237
August 20239
July 202321

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

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
November 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202413
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311
September 202316
August 20238
July 202322

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232
July 20236

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. The Heights
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Newmarket Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Greenacre Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dabbs Hill Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Walton Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wincanton Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grandstand Way
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arundel Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Balmoral Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Haydock Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Doncaster Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Martin Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hornbeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Epsom Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Carlyon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1