Crime Rate in Northwood Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood Hills

The total recorded crimes in Northwood Hills, Hillingdon, UK in July 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood Hills crime rate of 4.65 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (84.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
Northwood Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Oakdale Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Windsor Close with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Hillingdon.

    • 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 areas in the Hillingdon.

  • 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 July 2025 the Northwood Hills has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)
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
Eastcote109 14610 151,085 13
Hillingdon East109 15684 131,077 14
Northwood88 18483 17816 17
Charville96 17461 18736 19
Ickenham & South Harefield49 19365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor35 21204 21456 20
Harefield Village37 20220 20412 21

Northwood Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202525
May 202529
April 202518
March 20259
February 20256
January 202512
December 202414
November 202416
October 202418
September 202425
August 202425

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 202516
December 202413
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202511
April 20254
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202542
May 202536
April 202515
March 202532
February 202519
January 202518
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 20251
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Northwood Hills in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Oakdale Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Windsor Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Waller Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ryefield Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Pinner Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Ferndown (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
9. York Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Norwich Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2

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