BESANT CLOSE, NW2 2SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 2SJ

BESANT CLOSE, NW2 2SJ, Barnet has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This NW2 2SJ 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 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 2SJ, encompassing approximately 5922 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

NW2 2SJ 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

BESANT CLOSE, NW2 2SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.51-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour153.71200.00%
Vehicle crime102.53150.00%
Other theft71.69133.33%
Public order61.1820.00%
Shoplifting51.0166.67%
Other crime40.84300.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.272200.00%
Public order53.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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 theft20.68-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.210.00%
Shoplifting122.530.00%
Burglary82.030.00%
Other theft71.35600.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Theft from the person51.010.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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 arson20.51-66.67%
Other theft10.34-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1711.76%
Anti-social behaviour153.2136.36%
Vehicle crime112.5310.00%
Shoplifting91.86-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson61.5220.00%
Other theft61.01-25.00%
Burglary41.01-60.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.17-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.69-32.00%
Shoplifting162.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.700.00%
Burglary101.86100.00%
Vehicle crime101.69-9.09%
Other theft81.6914.29%
Robbery61.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01400.00%
Public order30.84-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.864.17%
Vehicle crime114.2222.22%
Anti-social behaviour111.8622.22%
Shoplifting81.86166.67%
Other theft71.35-50.00%
Robbery61.18200.00%
Public order61.01-14.29%
Burglary51.01-28.57%
Theft from the person40.8433.33%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.690.00%
Other theft144.050.00%
Vehicle crime92.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.520.00%
Burglary71.520.00%
Public order71.180.00%
Drugs41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202419
January 202415
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
May 20241
April 202415
January 202419
December 202317
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202412
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 10 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 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237

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 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

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 2SJ 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Woodley Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Galsworthy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Besant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Howard Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cricklewood
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Compton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Douglas Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Somerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Sanderstead Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Westcroft Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Horton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Depot Approach
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Woodvale Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Sandifer Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Handley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cricklewood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Norwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Westcroft Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Westbere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1