Northwood Hills vs Shepperton & Laleham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northwood Hills Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Shepperton & Laleham Surrey Police

      Northwood Hills vs Shepperton & Laleham Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northwood Hills
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,993 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      33.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Shepperton & Laleham
      Surrey Police
      413 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northwood Hills
      B Shepperton & Laleham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,993
      413
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,039
      366
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.1%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northwood Hills
      B Shepperton & Laleham
      Violent Crime
      500 ↑13%
      132 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      439 ↑12%
      67 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓28%
      28 ↑22%
      Vehicle Crime
      182 ↑5%
      28 ↓15%
      Burglary
      138 ↓3%
      23 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↓45%
      31 ↑7%
      Drugs
      90 ↑200%
      43 ↑187%
      Public Order
      90 ↑7%
      39 ↑56%
      Robbery
      43 ↓27%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      281 ↓30%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↓25%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓78%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑175%
      16 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northwood Hills safer than Shepperton & Laleham?

      Northwood Hills has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,993 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepperton & Laleham has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 413 crimes. Shepperton & Laleham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northwood Hills vs Shepperton & Laleham?

      Northwood Hills shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shepperton & Laleham shows +12.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northwood Hills and Shepperton & Laleham?

      In Northwood Hills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (500 incidents). In Shepperton & Laleham, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northwood Hills and Shepperton & Laleham?

      Northwood Hills recorded 439 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepperton & Laleham recorded 67. 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 Northwood Hills vs Shepperton & Laleham?

      Violent crime in Northwood Hills totalled 500 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Shepperton & Laleham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northwood Hills and Shepperton & Laleham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood Hills recorded 2,039 crimes (now 1,993, a change of -2.3%). Shepperton & Laleham recorded 366 crimes previously (now 413, +12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood Hills and Shepperton & Laleham?

      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. Northwood Hills has a resolution rate of 33.1% and Shepperton & Laleham has 13.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northwood Hills and Shepperton & Laleham?

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

      What data is used to compare Northwood Hills and Shepperton & Laleham?

      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 Northwood Hills or Shepperton & Laleham on a crime map?

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

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