Northwood vs Southall West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Northwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Southall West Metropolitan Police Service

      Northwood vs Southall West Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Northwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      904 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Southall West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,558 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northwood
      B Southall West
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      904
      10,558
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      926
      9,287
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↑13.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northwood
      B Southall West
      Violent Crime
      184 ↑18%
      2,590 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      173 ↓1%
      2,527 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓14%
      587 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↑17%
      883 ↑6%
      Burglary
      66 ↑27%
      305 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓48%
      487 ↑33%
      Drugs
      18 ↑20%
      420 ↑39%
      Public Order
      58 ↑35%
      471 ↑7%
      Robbery
      17 ↓32%
      296 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      181 ↓10%
      1,201 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓69%
      580 ↑6%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      90 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      51 ↑59%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      70 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northwood is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northwood safer than Southall West?

      Northwood has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 904 crimes in the last 12 months. Southall West has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 10,558 crimes. Northwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northwood vs Southall West?

      Northwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southall West shows +13.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northwood and Southall West?

      In Northwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (184 incidents). In Southall West, it is Violent Crime (2,590 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northwood and Southall West?

      Northwood recorded 173 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southall West recorded 2,527. 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 vs Southall West?

      Violent crime in Northwood totalled 184 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,590 in Southall West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood recorded 926 crimes (now 904, a change of -2.4%). Southall West recorded 9,287 crimes previously (now 10,558, +13.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood and Southall West?

      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 has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Southall West has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northwood and Southall West?

      Northwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southall West 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 Northwood and Southall West?

      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 or Southall West on a crime map?

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

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