Crime Rate in Northwood Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood Hills

The total recorded crimes in Northwood Hills, Hillingdon, UK in January 2026 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood Hills crime rate of 3.09 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Northwood Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 6
  • Everett Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pinner Road with total crimes: 4

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 January 2026 the Northwood Hills has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)CrimesRank (Northwood Hills)
Heathrow Villages794 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge267 32,009 23,098 2
Wood End268 21,370 52,510 4
Colham & Cowley245 41,521 42,821 3
Hayes Town232 51,695 32,203 5
Yeading132 8918 91,781 6
Pinkwell190 61,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley107 111,087 71,266 11
West Drayton183 71,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip101 14782 101,335 9
Hillingdon East108 9684 131,077 14
Belmore107 10705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West102 12709 11889 16
Ruislip101 13670 141,265 12
Eastcote73 17610 151,085 13
Charville76 16461 18736 19
Northwood64 18483 17816 17
Ickenham & South Harefield52 20365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor57 19204 21456 20
Harefield Village37 21220 20412 21

Northwood Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 20259
November 202518
October 202516
September 202521
August 202532
July 202546
June 202525
May 202529
April 202518
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20254
November 20259
October 20258
September 20258
August 20255
July 20254
June 20256
May 202511
April 20254
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202533
November 202546
October 202523
September 202527
August 202520
July 202522
June 202542
May 202536
April 202515
March 202532
February 202519

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20258
November 202527
October 20259
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253

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

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20253
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 20251

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20259
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
July 20252

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 202520
October 20255
September 202513
August 20251
July 202512
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 20253
October 20253
September 20255
August 20255
July 202520
June 202512
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Northwood Hills in January 2026

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

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2
2. Everett Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pinner Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
5. Ferndown (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Burglary1
6. Colchester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Lichfield Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft2
8. Malmesbury Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Windsor Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Waverley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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