NW4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW4

NW4, Barnet has recorded a total of 353 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NW4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NW4, encompassing approximately 34036 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (26.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (533.33% increase)

NW4 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 49
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

NW4 Crime Map

Postcodes in NW4

The postcode district are associated with the NW4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NW4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8010.3726.98%
Anti-social behaviour642.35-15.79%
Shoplifting571.88533.33%
Other theft381.67850.00%
Vehicle crime281.12133.33%
Drugs270.82200.00%
Burglary190.7935.71%
Criminal damage and arson160.5645.45%
Public order110.47-35.29%
Other crime40.320.00%
Theft from the person40.1233.33%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Robbery20.06-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour766.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences632.236200.00%
Public order171.85466.67%
Burglary140.500.00%
Vehicle crime120.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.350.00%
Drugs90.320.00%
Shoplifting90.260.00%
Robbery50.260.00%
Other theft40.15100.00%
Theft from the person30.12200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.21200.00%
Other theft20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.12-92.00%
Public order20.06-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences669.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour601.940.00%
Vehicle crime481.760.00%
Shoplifting381.410.00%
Other theft251.122400.00%
Burglary230.730.00%
Robbery160.680.00%
Public order160.471500.00%
Theft from the person100.470.00%
Drugs90.290.00%
Bicycle theft40.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.060.00%
Public order10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.03-98.63%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7311.69-13.10%
Anti-social behaviour622.14-8.82%
Vehicle crime471.8217.50%
Shoplifting381.38-15.56%
Other theft331.12-13.16%
Criminal damage and arson290.9745.00%
Drugs260.85188.89%
Public order230.76-8.00%
Burglary230.68109.09%
Theft from the person220.684.76%
Robbery140.65-30.00%
Bicycle theft40.410.00%
Other crime30.1250.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8411.28-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour682.47-11.69%
Shoplifting452.0025.00%
Vehicle crime401.32-32.20%
Other theft381.18-17.39%
Public order251.1219.05%
Theft from the person210.73-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson200.62-13.04%
Robbery200.59-41.18%
Burglary110.59-50.00%
Drugs90.32-25.00%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9813.4910.11%
Anti-social behaviour772.881.32%
Vehicle crime592.2647.50%
Other theft461.7364.29%
Shoplifting361.35-18.18%
Robbery341.06183.33%
Theft from the person261.00116.67%
Criminal damage and arson230.7643.75%
Burglary220.6810.00%
Public order210.65-50.00%
Drugs120.6220.00%
Other crime30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8911.6971.15%
Anti-social behaviour762.6122.58%
Shoplifting442.23131.58%
Public order421.29100.00%
Vehicle crime401.23-2.44%
Other theft281.18-22.22%
Burglary200.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson160.596.67%
Theft from the person120.47140.00%
Robbery120.35140.00%
Drugs100.350.00%
Other crime40.2933.33%
Bicycle theft30.12200.00%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour628.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences521.820.00%
Vehicle crime411.530.00%
Other theft361.200.00%
Public order211.060.00%
Shoplifting190.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.560.00%
Burglary150.440.00%
Drugs100.440.00%
Robbery50.290.00%
Theft from the person50.150.00%
Other crime30.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 607 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202463
July 20241
April 202466
February 20241
January 202473
December 202384
November 202398
October 202389
September 202352

A total of 545 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202476
April 202460
January 202462
December 202368
November 202377
October 202376
September 202362

A total of 253 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202433
December 202338
November 202346
October 202328
September 202336

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 315 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
April 202448
January 202447
December 202340
November 202359
October 202340
September 202341

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202423
January 202423
December 202311
November 202322
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
January 202429
December 202320
November 202323
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 202416
March 20241
January 202423
December 202325
November 202321
October 202342
September 202321

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20249
April 20249
January 202426
December 20239
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 20249
April 202438
January 202438
December 202345
November 202336
October 202344
September 202319

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 202410
January 202422
December 202321
November 202326
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 202416
January 202414
December 202320
November 202334
October 202312
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total49
    Shoplifting23
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total36
    Shoplifting28
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Alderton Crescent
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sunny Gardens Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tenterden Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Brent Cross Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hendon Central
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wheatley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Burroughs
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Belle Vue Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mapesbury Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Riverside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Allington Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Audley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Garrick Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Hall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Watford Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 21. Studio Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 22. The Crest
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Herbert Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Mount Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. A41
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Church Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wroughton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Mulberry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 30. Second Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1