Total Crime Rate
31.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rayners Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in North Harrow , and the 177th lowest crime rate of 650 local areas in Harrow .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rayners Lane (HA5 5DP) in the last 12 months was 31.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.6% lower than the North Harrow average (47.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rayners Lane (HA5 5DP), the main crime hotspot is near Village Way East. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Central Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Village Way East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Village Way East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Village Way East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dukes Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rayners Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Central Avenue | Under investigation |
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