NW2 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 3AF

NW2 3AF, Brent has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This NW2 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 3AF, encompassing approximately 9724 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW2 3AF area, explore the NW2 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)

NW2 3AF 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
  • Anson Road with total crimes: 9

NW2 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.09-15.00%
Public order151.7525.00%
Vehicle crime111.54120.00%
Other theft111.13266.67%
Robbery101.130.00%
Burglary71.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.72200.00%
Theft from the person60.620.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.31200.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.122900.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.090.00%
Public order122.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.230.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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 theft20.41-89.47%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.55%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.980.00%
Other theft192.881800.00%
Vehicle crime141.950.00%
Burglary91.440.00%
Shoplifting80.930.00%
Theft from the person80.820.00%
Public order70.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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 arson20.31-80.00%
Other theft10.21-91.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2814.50133.33%
Violence and sexual offences242.88-22.58%
Shoplifting202.47-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour182.06-28.00%
Other theft121.859.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.23-16.67%
Burglary71.0375.00%
Public order60.7250.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Drugs50.5166.67%
Theft from the person40.51100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.4714.81%
Anti-social behaviour253.194.17%
Shoplifting212.57-22.22%
Vehicle crime122.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.23300.00%
Other theft111.2310.00%
Robbery51.13-16.67%
Burglary40.51-66.67%
Public order40.41-50.00%
Drugs30.41-40.00%
Theft from the person20.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2715.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.78-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour242.7820.00%
Vehicle crime202.47-13.04%
Burglary122.06-20.00%
Other theft101.23-64.29%
Public order81.03-42.86%
Robbery60.8220.00%
Drugs50.6225.00%
Bicycle theft50.51400.00%
Theft from the person40.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.890.00%
Other theft283.190.00%
Vehicle crime232.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.370.00%
Shoplifting182.060.00%
Burglary151.850.00%
Public order141.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.440.00%
Theft from the person60.930.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202414
January 202428
December 202312
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
May 20241
April 202429
January 202424
December 202331
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20235
October 20234

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 202428
January 202418
December 202325
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
May 20242
April 202419
March 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202328

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 202420
December 202321
November 202327
October 202318

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 3AF 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. Anson Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Edward Close
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Walm Lane
    Total8
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Ashford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. St Gabriel'S Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Oaklands Passage
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rondu Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Westcroft Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Cricklewood
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Kara Way
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 16. Astley Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Chichele Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Rockhall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oaklands Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Westcroft Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Howard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Depot Approach
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Larch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Sylvan Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Skardu Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Westbere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sheldon Road
    Total1
    Public order1