NW2 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 3AQ

NW2 3AQ, Brent has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This NW2 3AQ 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 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 3AQ, encompassing approximately 9798 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

NW2 3AQ 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

NW2 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.8416.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.96-26.09%
Public order151.7350.00%
Vehicle crime111.53175.00%
Robbery91.12350.00%
Shoplifting70.9275.00%
Other theft60.71100.00%
Theft from the person60.61500.00%
Burglary60.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61300.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.0613.64%
Anti-social behaviour232.55-37.84%
Public order102.3542.86%
Vehicle crime41.02-73.33%
Shoplifting40.41-42.86%
Burglary30.41-66.67%
Other theft30.31-84.21%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Robbery20.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.10-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.3754.17%
Violence and sexual offences223.78-15.38%
Other theft192.2546.15%
Vehicle crime151.94-31.82%
Burglary91.53125.00%
Shoplifting70.92-30.00%
Theft from the person70.71133.33%
Public order70.7140.00%
Robbery40.71-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.55-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour242.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime222.4583.33%
Other theft132.2544.44%
Shoplifting101.33-28.57%
Robbery71.02133.33%
Public order50.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-42.86%
Burglary40.41-42.86%
Drugs40.41100.00%
Theft from the person30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.2530.43%
Anti-social behaviour303.0630.43%
Shoplifting143.0655.56%
Vehicle crime121.43-42.86%
Other theft91.220.00%
Burglary70.92-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.71133.33%
Public order30.71-40.00%
Robbery30.31-50.00%
Theft from the person20.31-50.00%
Drugs20.20-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.65-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour232.3515.00%
Vehicle crime212.3523.53%
Burglary92.14-35.71%
Shoplifting90.920.00%
Other theft90.92-68.97%
Robbery60.9220.00%
Public order50.61-58.33%
Drugs50.5166.67%
Bicycle theft40.51100.00%
Theft from the person40.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2914.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.450.00%
Vehicle crime172.040.00%
Burglary141.730.00%
Public order121.430.00%
Shoplifting91.220.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Drugs30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202415
January 202422
December 202312
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
April 202422
January 202426
December 202330
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
April 202437
January 202424
December 202330
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202419
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202329

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 3AQ 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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Anson Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Edward Close
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Ashford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Walm Lane
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Gabriel'S Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oaklands Passage
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanley Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rondu Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Astley Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chichele Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Rockhall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oaklands Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Howard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sylvan Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lydford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Skardu Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Wren Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sheldon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Keyes Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Hoveden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1