MELROSE AVENUE, NW2 4JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 4JS

MELROSE AVENUE, NW2 4JS, Brent has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This NW2 4JS 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 4JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 4JS, encompassing approximately 9569 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW2 4JS area, explore the NW2 4JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

NW2 4JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Parade with total crimes: 10
  • Ashford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Walm Lane with total crimes: 6

MELROSE AVENUE, NW2 4JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.57-48.00%
Vehicle crime81.36166.67%
Burglary70.84250.00%
Public order60.7320.00%
Shoplifting50.6325.00%
Theft from the person40.5233.33%
Other theft30.42200.00%
Robbery30.3150.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour257.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.61800.00%
Public order51.880.00%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Theft from the person30.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other theft10.100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%
Other theft10.21-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.510.00%
Vehicle crime111.570.00%
Other theft111.150.00%
Public order71.15600.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Theft from the person30.31200.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.21-83.33%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.78-21.74%
Vehicle crime171.8870.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.78-11.76%
Other theft91.5712.50%
Public order60.94500.00%
Burglary50.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-20.00%
Theft from the person30.42-25.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.94109.09%
Anti-social behaviour172.40-10.53%
Vehicle crime101.78-44.44%
Other theft81.0514.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.84150.00%
Burglary40.52-50.00%
Theft from the person40.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%
Public order10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.0972.73%
Vehicle crime181.9928.57%
Violence and sexual offences111.88-42.11%
Burglary81.15-11.11%
Other theft70.84-61.11%
Theft from the person60.73100.00%
Drugs40.63100.00%
Shoplifting40.42300.00%
Public order30.42-57.14%
Robbery30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.41-20.83%
Other theft181.99157.14%
Vehicle crime141.88-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.46-45.00%
Burglary91.150.00%
Public order70.9416.67%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-50.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.760.00%
Vehicle crime202.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.090.00%
Burglary92.090.00%
Other theft70.940.00%
Public order60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Bicycle theft40.420.00%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202411
January 202417
December 202310
November 202318
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 20242
April 202415
January 202418
December 202323
November 202311
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202425
April 202424
January 202415
December 202317
November 202319
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 4JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Parade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Walm Lane
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Gabriel'S Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chandos Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanley Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Astley Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chichele Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Rockhall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oaklands Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Howard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sylvan Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lydford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Willesden Green
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jeymer Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Oman Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Dicey Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Wren Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Anson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sheldon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Lennon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1