LICHFIELD ROAD, NW2 2RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 2RG

LICHFIELD ROAD, NW2 2RG, Barnet has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.92 per 1,000 population. This NW2 2RG 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 2RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 2RG, encompassing approximately 8040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

NW2 2RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cricklewood Broadway with total crimes: 15
  • Yew Grove with total crimes: 13
  • Edward Close with total crimes: 8

LICHFIELD ROAD, NW2 2RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.92-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour194.2346.15%
Public order162.3623.08%
Vehicle crime141.99100.00%
Other theft131.74333.33%
Robbery71.620.00%
Shoplifting50.8766.67%
Theft from the person50.620.00%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5033.33%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.203400.00%
Public order134.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.620.00%
Vehicle crime71.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Other theft30.3750.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.50-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.480.00%
Other theft173.361600.00%
Shoplifting152.110.00%
Burglary131.870.00%
Vehicle crime111.620.00%
Theft from the person81.370.00%
Public order70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Other theft10.25-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.420.00%
Shoplifting223.23-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour202.74-9.09%
Vehicle crime182.4920.00%
Other theft122.2420.00%
Burglary81.49-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.99-12.50%
Drugs50.87150.00%
Robbery50.62-28.57%
Public order40.620.00%
Theft from the person30.5050.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.67-18.75%
Shoplifting263.23-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour223.2357.14%
Vehicle crime152.74-11.76%
Burglary111.8737.50%
Other theft101.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.24300.00%
Robbery70.99-12.50%
Public order40.87-55.56%
Theft from the person20.50-60.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.783.23%
Shoplifting293.98141.67%
Vehicle crime173.61-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour142.11-22.22%
Other theft101.74-56.52%
Public order91.24-25.00%
Robbery81.1260.00%
Burglary80.99-42.86%
Theft from the person50.9925.00%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Drugs30.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.03-11.43%
Other theft233.8664.29%
Vehicle crime222.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.74100.00%
Burglary142.2475.00%
Shoplifting121.74-14.29%
Public order121.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4950.00%
Drugs50.75-28.57%
Robbery50.62-16.67%
Theft from the person40.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.920.00%
Shoplifting144.350.00%
Other theft141.740.00%
Vehicle crime111.740.00%
Public order101.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.240.00%
Burglary81.120.00%
Drugs70.990.00%
Robbery60.870.00%
Bicycle theft50.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202428
January 202420
December 202322
November 202314
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 202418
December 202315
November 202317
October 202322
September 202311

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
May 20242
April 202417
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 202323
September 202314

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202415
January 202422
December 202326
November 202329
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
May 20241
April 202427
January 202426
December 202326
November 202332
October 202331
September 202335

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 2RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cricklewood Broadway
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Yew Grove
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edward Close
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Anson Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Ashford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Woodley Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Menelik Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Galsworthy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oaklands Passage
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rondu Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Westcroft Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Besant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Howard Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cricklewood
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Kara Way
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 19. Oaklands Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Douglas Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Somerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Westcroft Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Horton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Howard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Depot Approach
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Sylvan Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Sandifer Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1