Town vs West Harrow

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Harrow Metropolitan Police Service

      Town vs West Harrow Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,519 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Harrow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,927 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Town
      B West Harrow
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,519
      6,927
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,193
      6,609
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↑4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Town
      B West Harrow
      Violent Crime
      1,112 ↓2%
      1,712 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,231 ↑11%
      1,799 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      429 ↓9%
      426 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      376 ↓38%
      399 ↑16%
      Burglary
      227 ↓13%
      227 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      279 ↑11%
      299 ↑13%
      Drugs
      191 ↑54%
      281 ↑54%
      Public Order
      244 ↓2%
      332 ↓11%
      Robbery
      203 ↑16%
      192 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      771 ↑66%
      659 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      312 ↑20%
      459 ↓3%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↑67%
      43 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑30%
      41 ↑128%
      Other Crime
      83 ↑89%
      58 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Town is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Town safer than West Harrow?

      Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,519 crimes in the last 12 months. West Harrow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,927 crimes. Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Town vs West Harrow?

      Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Harrow shows +4.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Town and West Harrow?

      In Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,231 incidents). In West Harrow, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,799 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Town and West Harrow?

      Town recorded 1,231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Harrow recorded 1,799. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Town vs West Harrow?

      Violent crime in Town totalled 1,112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,712 in West Harrow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Town and West Harrow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Town recorded 5,193 crimes (now 5,519, a change of +6.3%). West Harrow recorded 6,609 crimes previously (now 6,927, +4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Town and West Harrow?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Town has a resolution rate of 38.1% and West Harrow has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Town and West Harrow?

      Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Harrow is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Town and West Harrow?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Town or West Harrow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Town and West Harrow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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