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

Overview of Crime in NW2 2RJ

WESTCROFT WAY, NW2 2RJ, Barnet has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.62 per 1,000 population. This NW2 2RJ 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 2RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 2RJ, encompassing approximately 6429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

NW2 2RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yew Grove with total crimes: 13
  • Edward Close with total crimes: 8
  • Anson Road with total crimes: 8

WESTCROFT WAY, NW2 2RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.62-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour173.89112.50%
Vehicle crime132.64116.67%
Public order92.02-10.00%
Robbery61.400.00%
Shoplifting50.9366.67%
Other theft50.78150.00%
Theft from the person40.780.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.332500.00%
Public order104.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.560.00%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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 theft20.62-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.580.00%
Shoplifting122.800.00%
Burglary101.870.00%
Other theft101.56900.00%
Vehicle crime61.560.00%
Theft from the person60.930.00%
Public order40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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 arson20.47-66.67%
Other theft10.31-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.539.52%
Anti-social behaviour163.586.67%
Shoplifting92.49-47.06%
Other theft91.4012.50%
Vehicle crime91.40-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.40-14.29%
Burglary40.93-60.00%
Robbery30.62-50.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.71-12.50%
Shoplifting173.27112.50%
Anti-social behaviour152.6415.38%
Vehicle crime112.33-15.38%
Burglary101.7166.67%
Other theft81.5614.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.24250.00%
Robbery61.090.00%
Public order40.93-20.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.4720.00%
Vehicle crime133.7318.18%
Anti-social behaviour132.028.33%
Shoplifting82.02166.67%
Other theft71.24-58.82%
Robbery61.09200.00%
Burglary60.93-33.33%
Public order50.93-37.50%
Theft from the person40.7833.33%
Bicycle theft30.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.620.00%
Other theft173.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.640.00%
Vehicle crime111.870.00%
Burglary91.710.00%
Public order81.400.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Theft from the person30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202412
January 20249
December 202317
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
May 20241
April 202418
January 202423
December 202321
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202423
January 202416
December 202315
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Yew Grove
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Edward Close
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Anson Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cricklewood Broadway
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Somali Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westcroft Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Besant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Howard Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cricklewood
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Douglas Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Somerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Westcroft Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Horton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cricklewood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Skardu Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Westbere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1