Northolt West End vs Squirrels Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Northolt West End Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Squirrels Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Northolt West End vs Squirrels Heath Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Northolt West End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,517 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Squirrels Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,385 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      40.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northolt West End
      B Squirrels Heath
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,517
      2,385
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,094
      2,690
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.7%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      40.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northolt West End
      B Squirrels Heath
      Violent Crime
      1,073 ↑8%
      646 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      836 ↑11%
      476 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      160 ↑2%
      162 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      390 ↑41%
      258 ↓20%
      Burglary
      122 ↑6%
      92 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      222 ↓2%
      118 ↓17%
      Drugs
      223 ↑130%
      131 ↑54%
      Public Order
      183 ↓4%
      121 ↓3%
      Robbery
      79 ↓10%
      61 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↓12%
      237 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      105 ↑42%
      25 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑29%
      17 ↑70%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑77%
      10 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓23%
      31 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Squirrels Heath is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northolt West End safer than Squirrels Heath?

      Northolt West End has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,517 crimes in the last 12 months. Squirrels Heath has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,385 crimes. Squirrels Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northolt West End vs Squirrels Heath?

      Northolt West End shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Squirrels Heath shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northolt West End and Squirrels Heath?

      In Northolt West End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,073 incidents). In Squirrels Heath, it is Violent Crime (646 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northolt West End and Squirrels Heath?

      Northolt West End recorded 836 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Squirrels Heath recorded 476. 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 Northolt West End vs Squirrels Heath?

      Violent crime in Northolt West End totalled 1,073 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 646 in Squirrels Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northolt West End and Squirrels Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northolt West End recorded 3,094 crimes (now 3,517, a change of +13.7%). Squirrels Heath recorded 2,690 crimes previously (now 2,385, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northolt West End and Squirrels Heath?

      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. Northolt West End has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Squirrels Heath has 40.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northolt West End and Squirrels Heath?

      Northolt West End falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Squirrels Heath 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 Northolt West End and Squirrels Heath?

      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 Northolt West End or Squirrels Heath on a crime map?

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

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