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

Overview of Crime in NW2 4LY

MELROSE AVENUE, NW2 4LY, Brent has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This NW2 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 4LY, encompassing approximately 6624 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

NW2 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Griffin Close with total crimes: 7
  • Park Avenue North with total crimes: 5
  • Chandos Road with total crimes: 5

MELROSE AVENUE, NW2 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.7014.29%
Violence and sexual offences152.4236.36%
Vehicle crime92.26200.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Drugs10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.19-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.11-26.67%
Public order41.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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 behaviour247.5571.43%
Violence and sexual offences153.627.14%
Other theft52.2666.67%
Vehicle crime40.75-50.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.307.69%
Violence and sexual offences142.11-26.32%
Vehicle crime82.110.00%
Burglary61.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Other theft30.45-66.67%
Public order30.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.36375.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.870.00%
Other theft91.9650.00%
Vehicle crime81.36-20.00%
Burglary71.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.7985.71%
Vehicle crime101.960.00%
Burglary71.51133.33%
Other theft61.06-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-75.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.300.00%
Vehicle crime102.420.00%
Other theft101.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.510.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202424
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202415
January 202414
December 202319
November 20234
October 202316

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Griffin Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Park Avenue North
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chandos Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stanley Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Elvis Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Fleetwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Astley Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Osborne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Station Parade
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Pauls Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Acland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jeymer Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ellesmere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Sherrick Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Geary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oman Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Lennon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1