Subject
Office for National Statistics
Harrow News London has published 6 stories involving Office for National Statistics, from July 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
WorldLondoners overestimate crime rates, King's College study finds
A King's College London study suggests Londoners overestimate crime rates and feel less safe than official data indicates. While perceptions of rising crime align with some offence increases, overall crime has fallen slightly.
4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 35
WorldClacton by-election tests voter priorities on NHS, immigration and tax
Clacton voters will decide their next MP on Thursday in a by-election with 34 candidates, the most in British history. Residents cite NHS delays, immigration control and VAT on small businesses as key concerns, while social care providers say the sector is overlooked in campaign debates.
5 min readTrust 62 · Craft 73 · Hype 20
Crime & Safety · HarrowHarrow crime rate: among the four lowest in London
Harrow recorded 17,107 offences in the twelve months to June 2026. Set against its population, that is roughly 63 offences per thousand residents against a London average of 100 — the fourth-lowest rate of any London borough.
Harrow5 min read
WorldBroadstairs Sea View Homes Up £128,943 Since 2019
House prices for properties with sea views in Broadstairs, Kent, have increased by an average of £128,943 since 2019. This rise outpaces national property value increases and coincides with a population decrease in London.
3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 55
WorldLondon Population Falls for First Time in 37 Years
London's population has decreased by 26,737 in the year to mid-2025, marking the first significant fall since 1988. More than 420,000 people relocated from the capital to other UK regions, outweighing international migration and natural population growth.
3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 69 · Hype 18
WorldLondon population fell in 2025, ONS figures show
London's population dropped by 0.3% in 2025, making it the only English region to see a decline. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show 23 of the 33 boroughs experienced population shrinkage, with Camden seeing the largest fall.
2 min readTrust 62 · Craft 77 · Hype 15