Crime Rate in Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Northwood, Hillingdon, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood crime rate of 1.10 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • B469 with total crimes: 6
  • Harrison Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Northwood has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillingdon)CrimesRank (Hillingdon)CrimesRank (Hillingdon)
Heathrow Villages734 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge267 22,009 23,098 2
Colham & Cowley232 31,521 42,821 3
Hayes Town214 41,695 32,203 5
Wood End206 51,370 52,510 4
Yeading132 10918 91,781 6
Pinkwell166 71,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley205 61,087 71,266 11
West Drayton140 81,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip138 9782 101,335 9
Belmore102 13705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West102 14709 11889 16
Hillingdon East113 11684 131,077 14
Ruislip97 15670 141,265 12
Eastcote108 12610 151,085 13
Northwood Hills83 17528 16918 15
Charville88 16461 18736 19
Ickenham & South Harefield42 19365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor26 21204 21456 20
Harefield Village41 20220 20412 21

Northwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202511
December 202421
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 202414
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202520
December 202414
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 202419
April 20248

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 202512
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 202511
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
July 20241
April 20249

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
April 20246

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202527
January 202511
December 202415
November 202428
October 202423
September 202423
August 20247
April 20246

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northwood in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
2. B469 (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Harrison Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
5. Copse Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Tanworth Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Approach (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
8. Leaf Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Lingfield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Lees Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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