WESTCROFT WAY, NW2 2RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 2RH

WESTCROFT WAY, NW2 2RH, Barnet has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.16 per 1,000 population. This NW2 2RH 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 2RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 2RH, encompassing approximately 7303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW2 2RH area, explore the NW2 2RH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

NW2 2RH 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

WESTCROFT WAY, NW2 2RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.163.12%
Anti-social behaviour174.5241.67%
Vehicle crime142.33100.00%
Public order141.927.69%
Other theft101.92233.33%
Robbery71.370.00%
Shoplifting50.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.6833.33%
Theft from the person40.550.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Burglary30.4150.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.543100.00%
Public order134.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.780.00%
Vehicle crime71.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96200.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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 theft20.55-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.560.00%
Shoplifting143.420.00%
Other theft141.921300.00%
Burglary111.920.00%
Vehicle crime81.510.00%
Theft from the person81.100.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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 arson20.41-77.78%
Other theft10.27-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.06-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour183.42-18.18%
Vehicle crime152.467.14%
Shoplifting122.05-50.00%
Other theft101.6411.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.37-10.00%
Robbery61.23-14.29%
Burglary50.82-54.55%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.21-18.18%
Shoplifting243.70140.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.2983.33%
Vehicle crime143.01-17.65%
Burglary111.9222.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.51233.33%
Other theft91.370.00%
Robbery71.23-30.00%
Public order40.96-20.00%
Theft from the person20.55-60.00%
Drugs20.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.7032.00%
Vehicle crime174.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.33-25.00%
Robbery101.6466.67%
Shoplifting101.37-9.09%
Other theft91.37-57.14%
Burglary91.23-25.00%
Public order51.23-58.33%
Theft from the person50.680.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.41200.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.480.00%
Other theft213.420.00%
Vehicle crime172.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.330.00%
Burglary122.190.00%
Public order121.640.00%
Shoplifting111.640.00%
Robbery61.510.00%
Theft from the person50.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20248
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202321

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202414
January 202412
December 202324
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202432
May 20241
April 202425
January 202425
December 202327
November 202333
October 202325

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202426
January 202418
December 202322
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 2RH 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. Woodley Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Menelik Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Galsworthy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Oaklands Passage
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Somali Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Douglas Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Somerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Westcroft Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Horton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Howard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Depot Approach
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Sylvan Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Handley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Cricklewood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1