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

Overview of Crime in UB5 4BU

THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BU, Harrow has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This UB5 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader UB5 postcode area, which has experienced 249 crimes and a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this UB5 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around UB5 4BU, encompassing approximately 4052 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

UB5 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Heights with total crimes: 3
  • Walton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Plumpton Close with total crimes: 2

THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-62.50%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.650.00%
Vehicle crime81.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.97-58.33%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.96166.67%
Vehicle crime41.9733.33%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.42-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.45-50.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1360.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.9550.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Vehicle crime40.9933.33%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.42-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-33.33%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.950.00%
Vehicle crime51.480.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Heights
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Walton Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Plumpton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Haydock Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dabbs Hill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wincanton Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Arundel Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Haydock Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hexham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Doncaster Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Warwick Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1