WESTCROFT CLOSE, NW2 2RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 2RS

WESTCROFT CLOSE, NW2 2RS, Camden has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.60 per 1,000 population. This NW2 2RS 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 2RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 2RS, encompassing approximately 7878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)

NW2 2RS 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 CLOSE, NW2 2RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.9328.57%
Public order152.287.14%
Vehicle crime121.9050.00%
Other theft81.52166.67%
Robbery71.020.00%
Shoplifting50.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.6333.33%
Burglary40.5133.33%
Theft from the person40.510.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.283000.00%
Public order143.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.780.00%
Vehicle crime81.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Other theft30.3850.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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 theft20.51-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.83%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.050.00%
Other theft162.791500.00%
Shoplifting142.030.00%
Burglary121.780.00%
Theft from the person81.520.00%
Vehicle crime61.020.00%
Public order40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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 arson20.38-71.43%
Other theft10.25-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.58-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour182.79-21.74%
Vehicle crime162.2814.29%
Shoplifting122.03-50.00%
Other theft91.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.14-30.00%
Robbery60.89-14.29%
Burglary50.76-50.00%
Drugs50.6366.67%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.2615.38%
Shoplifting243.81140.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.0576.92%
Vehicle crime142.92-12.50%
Burglary101.7811.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.27400.00%
Other theft81.27-20.00%
Robbery71.020.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Drugs30.51-25.00%
Theft from the person20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.090.00%
Vehicle crime163.30-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour132.03-23.53%
Shoplifting101.65-9.09%
Other theft101.27-56.52%
Burglary91.27-18.18%
Robbery71.1416.67%
Public order40.89-71.43%
Drugs40.510.00%
Bicycle theft40.51300.00%
Theft from the person40.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-71.43%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.02-18.75%
Other theft233.3053.33%
Anti-social behaviour172.9230.77%
Vehicle crime172.1688.89%
Public order142.1655.56%
Shoplifting111.78-21.43%
Burglary111.4022.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.40-12.50%
Robbery60.890.00%
Theft from the person50.76150.00%
Drugs40.6333.33%
Bicycle theft10.51-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.870.00%
Other theft154.060.00%
Shoplifting141.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.780.00%
Vehicle crime91.650.00%
Public order91.140.00%
Burglary91.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.140.00%
Robbery61.020.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 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
September 202314

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20246
January 202416
December 202314
November 202316
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 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 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202431
May 20241
April 202424
January 202422
December 202330
November 202326
October 202326
September 202332

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202422
January 202418
December 202323
November 202313
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20242
April 202416
March 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202412
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 2RS 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. Westbere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Somali Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rondu Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Westcroft Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Besant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Howard Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cricklewood
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Westcroft Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Horton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Howard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sylvan Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Walm Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Skardu Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sheldon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Keyes Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1