Crime in Northwood, Hillingdon: statistics, rates and trends
778 crimes were recorded in Northwood, Hillingdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Northwood, Hillingdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Northwood, Hillingdon
- Types of crime in Northwood, Hillingdon
- Northwood, Hillingdon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northwood, Hillingdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northwood, Hillingdon
- Population and deprivation in Northwood, Hillingdon
- Questions about crime in Northwood, Hillingdon
- About this data
778 crimes were recorded in Northwood, Hillingdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 161 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northwood, Hillingdon has the 2,257th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northwood, Hillingdon | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 778 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,270 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northwood, Hillingdon was highest in the year to July 2025 (959 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (672). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 778 | 69.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 959 | 85.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 792 | 70.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 784 | 69.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 704 | 62.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 792 | 70.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 766 | 68.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 800 | 71.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 672 | 59.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northwood, Hillingdon 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-62%) and shoplifting (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 14.3 | 0.42 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 158 | 14.0 | 1.69 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 11.9 | 0.78 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 7.6 | 1.55 | -2% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.7 | 1.61 | +2% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -12% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -62% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.05 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.32 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.46 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 0.17 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northwood, Hillingdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northwood, Hillingdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northwood, Hillingdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northwood, Hillingdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northwood, Hillingdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northwood, Hillingdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northwood, Hillingdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northwood, Hillingdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northwood, Hillingdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northwood, Hillingdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northwood, Hillingdon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northwood, Hillingdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northwood, Hillingdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Northwood, Hillingdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northwood, Hillingdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northwood, Hillingdon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwood, Hillingdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Hills | 859 | 67.1 | -3% |
| Ruislip | 1,195 | 72.3 | +5% |
| Harefield Village | 500 | 80.9 | +17% |
| Eastcote | 1,103 | 63.1 | -9% |
| Ruislip Manor | 467 | 45.8 | -34% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 608 | 40.4 | -42% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +32% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | +1% |
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 Northwood, Hillingdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 148 |
| On or near B469 | 83 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Iveagh Close | 21 |
| On or near Oaklands Gate | 21 |
| On or near Thirlmere Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Jackets Lane | 16 |
| On or near Harrison Close | 15 |
| On or near Leaf Close | 15 |
| On or near Myrtleside Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northwood, Hillingdon 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 303 | 38.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 157 | 20.2% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Northwood, Hillingdon has an estimated population of 11,270. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northwood, Hillingdon sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northwood, Hillingdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 26.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Northwood, Hillingdon a safe place to live?
Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Northwood, Hillingdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (158).
Is crime in Northwood, Hillingdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwood, Hillingdon was down 19% on the year before: 778 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 959 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northwood, Hillingdon?
Northwood, Hillingdon is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Northwood, Hillingdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.