WALM LANE, NW2 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 3AU

WALM LANE, NW2 3AU, Brent has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This NW2 3AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW2 postcode area, which has experienced 546 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW2 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 3AU, encompassing approximately 9560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

NW2 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cricklewood Broadway with total crimes: 14
  • Station Parade with total crimes: 9
  • Walm Lane with total crimes: 8

WALM LANE, NW2 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.0431.82%
Anti-social behaviour293.03-21.62%
Public order123.0371.43%
Burglary51.26-50.00%
Shoplifting50.52-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.52-75.00%
Other theft40.42-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Robbery20.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-87.50%
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 behaviour3714.2332.14%
Violence and sexual offences223.87-18.52%
Other theft222.3057.14%
Vehicle crime162.30-33.33%
Burglary101.67150.00%
Theft from the person81.05166.67%
Shoplifting70.84-30.00%
Public order70.7340.00%
Robbery40.73-42.86%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.91-15.15%
Violence and sexual offences272.93-15.62%
Vehicle crime242.8271.43%
Other theft142.5140.00%
Shoplifting101.46-28.57%
Robbery71.05133.33%
Drugs60.73100.00%
Public order50.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-42.86%
Burglary40.420.00%
Theft from the person30.4250.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.1837.50%
Violence and sexual offences323.4545.45%
Vehicle crime143.35-30.00%
Shoplifting141.4655.56%
Other theft101.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.05133.33%
Burglary40.73-50.00%
Public order30.42-40.00%
Robbery30.31-50.00%
Drugs30.31-40.00%
Theft from the person20.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.97-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences222.51-12.00%
Vehicle crime202.3011.11%
Other theft102.09-71.43%
Shoplifting91.050.00%
Burglary80.94-42.86%
Robbery60.8420.00%
Public order50.63-64.29%
Theft from the person50.5266.67%
Drugs50.5266.67%
Bicycle theft40.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3516.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.6636.84%
Violence and sexual offences252.72-16.67%
Vehicle crime182.6112.50%
Burglary141.8816.67%
Public order141.4640.00%
Shoplifting91.46-35.71%
Robbery50.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.52-44.44%
Theft from the person30.52200.00%
Drugs30.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.140.00%
Vehicle crime161.990.00%
Other theft141.670.00%
Shoplifting141.460.00%
Burglary121.460.00%
Public order101.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.050.00%
Robbery60.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Drugs30.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202416
January 202424
December 202314
November 202320
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202422
January 202427
December 202332
November 202322
October 202325
September 202330

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202422
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 202335
September 202314

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202437
January 202428
December 202333
November 202324
October 202326
September 202319

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
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cricklewood Broadway
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Station Parade
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walm Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Anson Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stanley Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Chichele Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Ebbsfleet Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oaklands Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Yew Grove
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dawlish Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Gabriel'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Rondu Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Edward Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Ashford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Heber Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rockhall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Teignmouth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Howard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Blackstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Dawson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. James Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Astley Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Sheldon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Sylvan Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hoveden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lydford Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Cranhurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1