Crime Rate in Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Northwood, Hillingdon, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood crime rate of 1.54 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • B469 with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Northwood has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)
Heathrow Villages816 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge351 22,009 23,098 2
Colham & Cowley319 31,521 42,821 3
Hayes Town263 51,695 32,203 5
Wood End264 41,370 52,510 4
Yeading167 8918 91,781 6
Pinkwell233 61,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley177 71,087 71,266 11
West Drayton152 101,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip143 11782 101,335 9
Belmore162 9705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West97 16709 11889 16
Ruislip119 13670 141,265 12
Northwood Hills128 12528 16918 15
Eastcote109 14610 151,085 13
Hillingdon East109 15684 131,077 14
Charville96 17461 18736 19
Ickenham & South Harefield49 19365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor35 21204 21456 20
Harefield Village37 20220 20412 21

Northwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 202515
April 202514
March 202513
February 202514
January 202520
December 202414
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
March 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202527
April 202519
March 202511
February 20259
January 202511
December 202421
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 202511
January 202511
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 202512
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202523
April 202517
March 20259
February 202527
January 202511
December 202415
November 202428
October 202423
September 202423
August 20247

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242

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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting17
Robbery3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. B469 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Carew Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Thirlmere Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. The Glen (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
7. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hallowell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
9. Langton Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Iveagh Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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