Crime in Northwood Hills: statistics, rates and trends
859 crimes were recorded in Northwood Hills in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Northwood Hills
- Questions about crime in Northwood Hills
- About this data
859 crimes were recorded in Northwood Hills in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 275 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northwood Hills has the 2,352nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northwood Hills | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 859 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.1 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,805 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northwood Hills was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,055 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (805). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 859 | 67.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 912 | 71.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 805 | 62.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 924 | 72.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 859 | 67.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,055 | 82.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,052 | 82.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 970 | 75.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 889 | 69.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northwood Hills 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 burglary, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+131%) and shoplifting (+51%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-71%) and vehicle crime (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 21.5 | 0.63 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +51% |
| Burglary | 62 | 4.8 | 1.37 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 4.8 | 0.97 | -41% |
| Drugs | 60 | 4.7 | 1.43 | +131% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +16% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +2% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +111% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.3 | 0.98 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.3 | 0.79 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.1 | 0.16 | -71% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northwood Hills
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northwood Hills recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northwood Hills
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northwood Hills recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northwood Hills
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northwood Hills recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northwood Hills
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northwood Hills recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northwood Hills
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northwood Hills recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northwood Hills
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northwood Hills recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 131% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northwood Hills
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northwood Hills recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northwood Hills
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northwood Hills recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northwood Hills
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northwood Hills recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northwood Hills
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northwood Hills recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northwood Hills
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northwood Hills recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northwood Hills
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northwood Hills recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northwood Hills
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northwood Hills recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northwood Hills, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northwood Hills.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwood Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 778 | 69.0 | +3% |
| Eastcote | 1,103 | 63.1 | -6% |
| Ruislip | 1,195 | 72.3 | +8% |
| Ruislip Manor | 467 | 45.8 | -32% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +36% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 608 | 40.4 | -40% |
| Harefield Village | 500 | 80.9 | +21% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | +4% |
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 Hills over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Pinner Road | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Windsor Close | 35 |
| On or near Norwich Road | 30 |
| On or near York Road | 27 |
| On or near Farmlands | 26 |
| On or near Ryefield Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 21 |
| On or near Valley Close | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northwood Hills 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 | 266 | 31.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Northwood Hills has an estimated population of 12,805. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northwood Hills sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northwood Hills |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Northwood Hills a safe place to live?
Northwood Hills recorded 67.1 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 Hills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Northwood Hills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwood Hills was down 6% on the year before: 859 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 912 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northwood Hills?
Northwood Hills 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 Hills. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.