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Crime in Northwood

Northwood had 202 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 22 Hillingdon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Hillingdon area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

HA6, Hillingdon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Northwood

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79.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 22Hillingdon rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Mar 58 Apr 59 May 78 Jun 64 Jul 60 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Northwood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting5025%
violence4321%
anti-social behaviour4020%
vehicle crime189%
theft147%
public order115%
burglary84%
drugs84%

Northwood against Hillingdon

TypeNorthwood per 1,000Middle Hillingdon areaChange
Violence1741▲ 5%
Burglary3.23.7▼ 33%
Vehicle crime7.19.3▼ 10%
Anti-social behaviour15.827.2▲ 11%
Theft and robbery9.110.6▲ 10%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pinner82.5▲ 1%
Northwood79.7▲ 9%
Eastcote68.60%
Ruislip67.1▲ 2%
South Oxhey63.8▼ 2%
Hatch End45.3▼ 20%
Moor Park Estate20.4▼ 31%
See every Hillingdon area ranked on the crime in Hillingdon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Northwood a safe area?

Northwood had about 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 22 Hillingdon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Northwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (50), followed by violence (43) and anti-social behaviour (40).