Hacton vs Northwood

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hacton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Northwood Metropolitan Police Service

      Hacton vs Northwood Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hacton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Northwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      904 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hacton
      B Northwood
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,416
      904
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,313
      926
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hacton
      B Northwood
      Violent Crime
      542 ↓8%
      184 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      603 ↑51%
      173 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      123 ↓8%
      50 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      248 ↓8%
      97 ↑17%
      Burglary
      96 ↑13%
      66 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↑22%
      46 ↓48%
      Drugs
      97 ↑47%
      18 ↑20%
      Public Order
      110 ↑1%
      58 ↑35%
      Robbery
      75 ↑1%
      17 ↓32%
      Shoplifting
      298 ↓23%
      181 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      42 ↓11%
      4 ↓69%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Northwood is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hacton safer than Northwood?

      Hacton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Northwood has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 904 crimes. Northwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hacton vs Northwood?

      Hacton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northwood shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hacton and Northwood?

      In Hacton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (603 incidents). In Northwood, it is Violent Crime (184 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hacton and Northwood?

      Hacton recorded 603 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northwood recorded 173. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hacton vs Northwood?

      Violent crime in Hacton totalled 542 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 184 in Northwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hacton and Northwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hacton recorded 2,313 crimes (now 2,416, a change of +4.5%). Northwood recorded 926 crimes previously (now 904, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hacton and Northwood?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hacton has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Northwood has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hacton and Northwood?

      Hacton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Northwood is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hacton and Northwood?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hacton or Northwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hacton and Northwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.