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Harrow on the Hill vs Northwick Park

Q: Is Harrow on the Hill or Northwick Park safer?

Based on the latest crime data from July 2026, Northwick Park and Harrow on the Hill have been compared using official police statistics. Check the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates.

London crime comparison • July 2026

🏆 Safer Neighbourhood

Northwick Park

Score 24/100

Harrow on the Hill

Safety Score

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Northwick Park

Safety Score

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Comparison Summary

When comparing Harrow on the Hill and Northwick Park, Northwick Park is safer than Harrow on the Hill. Harrow on the Hill has a safety score of 12/100, which is considered high risk for London. Northwick Park scores 24/100, rated as below average.

The 12-point difference indicates Northwick Park has noticeably lower crime rates. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is safer, Harrow on the Hill or Northwick Park?

Northwick Park is safer with a score of 24/100 compared to Harrow on the Hill's 12/100.

Is Harrow on the Hill a safe place to live?

Harrow on the Hill has a safety score of 12/100, which is high risk compared to other London neighbourhoods. Extra caution is advised in this area.

How are these safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are based on official crime data from the Metropolitan Police. Each neighbourhood is ranked against all other UK neighbourhoods, with 100 being the safest and 0 the least safe. Scores account for violent crime, property crime, and anti-social behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrow on the Hill or Northwick Park safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official July 2026 data from data.police.uk.

How are safety scores calculated?

Scores range from 0-100 (100 = safest) and consider total crime volume, crime types, and area demographics using official UK police data.

How often is the data updated?

Crime data is updated monthly from the UK Police API. Our latest data covers July 2026.

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