DOVER CLOSE, NW2 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 1AQ

DOVER CLOSE, NW2 1AQ, Barnet has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This NW2 1AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW2 postcode area, which has experienced 678 crimes and a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW2 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 1AQ, encompassing approximately 4516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

NW2 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilkinson Close with total crimes: 8
  • Pennine Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Chiltern Gardens with total crimes: 5

DOVER CLOSE, NW2 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.10160.00%
Other theft82.88100.00%
Vehicle crime71.770.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.64133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.10-37.50%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.41700.00%
Vehicle crime81.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.770.00%
Theft from the person41.330.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.96166.67%
Burglary81.77166.67%
Other theft61.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.11150.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-20.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-66.67%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.0980.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.99-11.11%
Vehicle crime31.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.53-55.00%
Vehicle crime61.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-58.33%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.430.00%
Burglary42.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20248
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 202320

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 1AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wilkinson Close
    Total8
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Pennine Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chiltern Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Pennine Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quantock Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longley Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Cotswold Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Mendip Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dover Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Caney Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Compton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brent Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Swannell Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Purbeck Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cleveland Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Roman Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Woodvale Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Sandifer Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Handley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cheviot Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1