OAK GROVE, NW2 3LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 3LP

OAK GROVE, NW2 3LP, Barnet has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.24 per 1,000 population. This NW2 3LP 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 3LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 3LP, encompassing approximately 9369 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

NW2 3LP 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

OAK GROVE, NW2 3LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.24-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour193.5235.71%
Public order162.0323.08%
Other theft131.71333.33%
Vehicle crime111.3957.14%
Robbery71.170.00%
Shoplifting50.7566.67%
Theft from the person50.530.00%
Drugs40.530.00%
Burglary40.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.073700.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.060.00%
Public order131.490.00%
Vehicle crime71.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Other theft30.3250.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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 theft20.43-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.30%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2714.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.880.00%
Other theft202.881900.00%
Shoplifting172.130.00%
Vehicle crime131.810.00%
Burglary121.390.00%
Theft from the person81.280.00%
Public order60.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

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 arson20.32-71.43%
Other theft10.21-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.73-13.79%
Shoplifting242.67-27.27%
Vehicle crime232.5691.67%
Anti-social behaviour192.45-17.39%
Other theft112.0322.22%
Burglary81.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.85-36.36%
Robbery60.75-14.29%
Public order60.6420.00%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Theft from the person40.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3315.373.12%
Violence and sexual offences293.52-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour233.1027.78%
Vehicle crime122.45-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson111.28450.00%
Burglary101.1742.86%
Other theft91.07-30.77%
Robbery70.96-22.22%
Public order50.75-37.50%
Theft from the person20.53-50.00%
Drugs20.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3216.5460.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.42-6.06%
Vehicle crime193.31-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.03-5.26%
Other theft131.92-45.83%
Robbery91.3928.57%
Public order80.96-42.86%
Burglary70.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.75400.00%
Theft from the person40.53-20.00%
Drugs40.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.040.00%
Other theft243.520.00%
Shoplifting202.560.00%
Vehicle crime202.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.130.00%
Burglary142.030.00%
Public order141.490.00%
Robbery71.490.00%
Drugs60.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.640.00%
Theft from the person50.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202413
January 202423
December 202312
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 202324

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202417
January 202424
December 202333
November 202332
October 202320

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
May 20241
April 202427
January 202425
December 202329
November 202331
October 202333

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202427
January 202419
December 202323
November 202318
October 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 3LP 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. Ashford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Woodley Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Rondu Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Westcroft Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Besant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Howard Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cricklewood
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Kara Way
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 18. Chichele Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Rockhall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oaklands Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Westcroft Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Horton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Howard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Depot Approach
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Sylvan Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Handley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Skardu Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1