Crime Rate in Northwood Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood Hills

The total recorded crimes in Northwood Hills, Hillingdon, UK in March 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood Hills crime rate of 3.02 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 Hills, encompassing approximately 27,528 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Northwood Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 10
  • Windsor Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Northwood Hills?

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

  • Relative to Hillingdon:

    • In 2024, Northwood Hills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hillingdon average, with 528 crimes compared to 1078.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northwood Hills recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northwood Hills had fewer crimes than the Hillingdon average, with 918 crimes compared to 1,718. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northwood Hills recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northwood Hills Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northwood Hills has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 3.02 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Hillingdon, UK

In 2024, the total Northwood Hills crimes were 528. The crime rate of Northwood Hills in 2024 was 19.18 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwood Hills were around 918 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.35 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking 15 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
Charville88 16461 18736 19
Northwood63 18483 17816 17
Ickenham & South Harefield42 19365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor26 21204 21456 20
Harefield Village41 20220 20412 21

Northwood Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202519
January 202518
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202421
August 202414
July 20242
April 202423

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20251
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202512
December 202414
November 202416
October 202418
September 202425
August 202425
April 202414

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 202516
December 202413
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northwood Hills in March 2025

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

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
2. Windsor Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
5. Haydon Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Waller Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
8. Ryefield Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Cranbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Reid Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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