Crime Rate in Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Northwood, Hillingdon, UK in January 2026 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood crime rate of 1.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Northwood, encompassing approximately 57,139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Oaklands Gate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northwood?

To understand the safety of Northwood, we need to analyze Northwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hillingdon:

    • In 2024, Northwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hillingdon average, with 483 crimes compared to 1078.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northwood recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

    • In 2023, Northwood had fewer crimes than the Hillingdon average, with 816 crimes compared to 1,718. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northwood recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hillingdon, Northwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Northwood Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Northwood has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 1.12 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Hillingdon, UK

In 2024, the total Northwood crimes were 483. The crime rate of Northwood in 2024 was 37.85 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwood were around 816 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.55 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)
Heathrow Villages794 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge267 32,009 23,098 2
Wood End268 21,370 52,510 4
Colham & Cowley245 41,521 42,821 3
Hayes Town232 51,695 32,203 5
Yeading132 8918 91,781 6
Pinkwell190 61,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley107 111,087 71,266 11
West Drayton183 71,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip101 14782 101,335 9
Hillingdon East108 9684 131,077 14
Belmore107 10705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West102 12709 11889 16
Ruislip101 13670 141,265 12
Eastcote73 17610 151,085 13
Northwood Hills85 15528 16918 15
Charville76 16461 18736 19
Ickenham & South Harefield52 20365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor57 19204 21456 20
Harefield Village37 21220 20412 21

Northwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20256
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202512
November 20258
October 20259
September 202513
August 202519
July 202518
June 20259
May 202515
April 202514
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202520
November 20258
October 20259
September 202517
August 202510
July 202513
June 202515
May 202527
April 202519
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20255
November 202510
October 20251
September 202511
August 202511
July 20258
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 202511

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
May 20252
March 20253

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202510
November 202518
October 202512
September 20256
August 202516
July 202519
June 202515
May 202523
April 202517
March 20259
February 202527

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20256
November 20255
October 20258
September 20257
August 202510
July 202510
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 202511

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20255
June 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20255
October 20254
September 20257
August 20256
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Northwood in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting19
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oaklands Gate (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grangedale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodridge Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Linksway (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Iveagh Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Cygnet Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Gateway Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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