Crime in Northolt West End: statistics, rates and trends

1,673 crimes were recorded in Northolt West End in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 571 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northolt West End has the 1,361st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Northolt West End was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,399 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,496). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northolt West End over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, drugs.

The largest increases were in drugs (+25%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-20%) and theft from the person (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Northolt West End

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northolt West End recorded 571 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Northolt West End

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northolt West End recorded 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Northolt West End

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northolt West End recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Northolt West End

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northolt West End recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Northolt West End

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northolt West End recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Northolt West End

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northolt West End recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Northolt West End

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northolt West End recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Northolt West End

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northolt West End recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Northolt West End

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northolt West End recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Northolt West End

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northolt West End recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Northolt West End

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northolt West End recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Northolt West End

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northolt West End recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Northolt West End

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northolt West End recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Northolt West End

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northolt West End recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northolt West End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northolt West End.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Northolt West End over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northolt West End over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Northolt West End has an estimated population of 17,587. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northolt West End sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Northolt West End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.