The front counter at Harrow Police Station, in Northolt Road, South Harrow, is one of 18 slated for closure by the end of this year, according to a list published on Wednesday (August 6) by Scotland Yard.
Just 20 of the 37 counters currently open will remain under the plans, aimed at addressing a £260 million budget shortfall across the Met.
The decision means some boroughs may soon be without any dedicated front desk access – a break from the Met’s previous commitment to ensure one 24-hour counter in each borough.
Other north London stations affected include Kentish Town, Church Street in Westminster, Tottenham, and Edmonton.
A Met spokesperson said: “Just 5% of crimes were reported using front counters last year, with only 1% of these being made during the night.
“At the busiest front counter in London on average 15 crimes are reported a day – less than one an hour – and in the least busy, only 2.5 crimes are reported a day.
“Londoners tell us they want to see more officers on our streets.
“The decision to reduce and close some front counters will save £7million and 3,752 hours of police officer time per month allowing us to focus resources relentlessly on tackling crime and putting more officers into neighbourhoods across London.”
The final list of closures will follow further design work and public engagement later this year.
