Crime in Northwood, Hillingdon: statistics, rates and trends
742 crimes were recorded in Northwood, Hillingdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Northwood, Hillingdon
- Questions about crime in Northwood, Hillingdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (156), shoplifting (148) and anti-social behaviour (129) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,401st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Northwood, Hillingdon | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 742 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.8 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,270 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northwood, Hillingdon peaked in the year to August 2025 (954 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (683). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 742 | 65.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 954 | 84.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 823 | 73.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 770 | 68.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 712 | 63.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 780 | 69.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 773 | 68.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 809 | 71.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 683 | 60.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northwood, Hillingdon recorded notably more shoplifting (55% above the national rate), burglary (47% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (34% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (60% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 68 to 27 and shoplifting fell from 226 to 148.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 13.8 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 148 | 13.1 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 11.4 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Burglary | 59 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -60% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northwood, Hillingdon; the highest is South Ruislip (91.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Ickenham & South Harefield (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwood, Hillingdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Hills | 849 | 66.3 | +1% |
| Ruislip | 1,207 | 73.0 | +11% |
| Harefield Village | 503 | 81.4 | +24% |
| Eastcote | 1,118 | 63.9 | -3% |
| Ruislip Manor | 460 | 45.1 | -32% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 609 | 40.4 | -39% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +38% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Northwood, Hillingdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near B469 | 83 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Iveagh Close | 21 |
| On or near Oaklands Gate | 19 |
| On or near Thirlmere Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Leaf Close | 17 |
| On or near Harrison Close | 13 |
| On or near Jackets Lane | 13 |
| On or near Kemps Drive | 13 |
Of the 613 crimes in Northwood, Hillingdon with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 129 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 276 | 45.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 156 | 25.4% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Northwood, Hillingdon has an estimated population of 11,270 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northwood, Hillingdon average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Northwood, Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northwood, Hillingdon a safe place to live?
Northwood, Hillingdon recorded 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,401st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Northwood, Hillingdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (148).
Is crime in Northwood, Hillingdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwood, Hillingdon was down 22% on the year before: 742 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 954 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northwood, Hillingdon?
About 11,270 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northwood, Hillingdon?
Northwood, Hillingdon is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.