Crime in Northwood Hills: statistics, rates and trends
849 crimes were recorded in Northwood Hills in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northwood Hills at a glance
- Crime trends in Northwood Hills
- Types of crime in Northwood Hills
- Northwood Hills compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northwood Hills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northwood Hills
- Demographics of Northwood Hills
- Questions about crime in Northwood Hills
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (280), anti-social behaviour (145) and shoplifting (70) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,371st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Northwood Hills | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 849 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,805 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northwood Hills peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,043 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (830). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 849 | 66.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 916 | 71.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 830 | 64.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 901 | 70.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 870 | 67.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,025 | 80.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,043 | 81.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,000 | 78.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 902 | 70.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northwood Hills recorded notably more burglary (38% above the national rate) and drugs (38% above the national rate), and notably less public order (47% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 31 to 58 and shoplifting rose from 42 to 70, while vehicle crime fell from 105 to 62 and anti-social behaviour fell from 231 to 145.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 280 | 21.9 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 11.3 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 5.5 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.9 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +36% |
| Drugs | 58 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +87% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northwood Hills; 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 Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 742 | 65.8 | -1% |
| Eastcote | 1,118 | 63.9 | -4% |
| Ruislip | 1,207 | 73.0 | +10% |
| Ruislip Manor | 460 | 45.1 | -32% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +37% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 609 | 40.4 | -39% |
| Harefield Village | 503 | 81.4 | +23% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Northwood Hills over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Pinner Road | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Windsor Close | 31 |
| On or near Norwich Road | 30 |
| On or near Farmlands | 26 |
| On or near Ryefield Crescent | 25 |
| On or near York Road | 25 |
| On or near Everett Close | 19 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 19 |
Of the 704 crimes in Northwood Hills with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 37.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Northwood Hills has an estimated population of 12,805 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northwood Hills average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Northwood Hills | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northwood Hills a safe place to live?
Northwood Hills recorded 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,371st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Northwood Hills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 280 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Northwood Hills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwood Hills was down 7% on the year before: 849 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 916 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northwood Hills?
About 12,805 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northwood Hills?
Northwood Hills 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.