Crime Rate in Northwood Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood Hills

The total recorded crimes in Northwood Hills, Hillingdon, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood Hills crime rate of 3.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Northwood Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Close with total crimes: 14
  • Haydon Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Ryefield Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Northwood Hills has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)
Heathrow Villages821 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge285 22,009 23,098 2
Colham & Cowley251 31,521 42,821 3
Hayes Town195 51,695 32,203 5
Wood End202 41,370 52,510 4
Yeading144 8918 91,781 6
Pinkwell187 61,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley163 71,087 71,266 11
West Drayton117 111,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip123 10782 101,335 9
Ruislip133 9670 141,265 12
Belmore96 15705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West89 17709 11889 16
Eastcote106 12610 151,085 13
Hillingdon East105 14684 131,077 14
Northwood93 16483 17816 17
Ickenham & South Harefield64 18365 19745 18
Charville60 19461 18736 19
Ruislip Manor40 21204 21456 20
Harefield Village57 20220 20412 21

Northwood Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202515
March 202532
February 202519
January 202518
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202421
August 202414
July 20242

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Windsor Close (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Haydon Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
3. Ryefield Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pinner Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Pinner Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
7. Oakdale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Lichfield Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bramley Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
10. Pinner Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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