HOWARD ROAD, NW2 6DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 6DS

HOWARD ROAD, NW2 6DS, Brent has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.74 per 1,000 population. This NW2 6DS 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 6DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 6DS, encompassing approximately 9970 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW2 6DS area, explore the NW2 6DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

NW2 6DS 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
  • Hassop Road with total crimes: 10

HOWARD ROAD, NW2 6DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.74-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour253.010.00%
Public order162.5145.45%
Vehicle crime121.60200.00%
Other theft121.20200.00%
Robbery111.200.00%
Burglary91.10350.00%
Theft from the person70.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7066.67%
Shoplifting30.50200.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.423000.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.110.00%
Public order112.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Other theft40.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40200.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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 theft20.40-89.47%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4314.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.310.00%
Other theft193.011800.00%
Vehicle crime151.910.00%
Theft from the person81.500.00%
Burglary80.800.00%
Shoplifting70.800.00%
Public order60.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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 arson20.30-71.43%
Other theft10.20-92.31%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2713.94125.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.51-18.52%
Shoplifting182.2128.57%
Other theft131.8118.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.30-30.00%
Public order70.7075.00%
Burglary70.70-22.22%
Robbery40.70-20.00%
Theft from the person40.40100.00%
Drugs40.4033.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.7125.00%
Shoplifting142.51-44.00%
Vehicle crime121.40-40.00%
Other theft111.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.10400.00%
Burglary91.00-18.18%
Robbery50.9025.00%
Public order40.50-50.00%
Drugs30.40-25.00%
Theft from the person20.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2714.543.85%
Shoplifting252.71150.00%
Vehicle crime202.515.26%
Violence and sexual offences202.01-35.48%
Burglary112.01-26.67%
Other theft111.10-57.69%
Public order81.10-46.67%
Bicycle theft50.80400.00%
Theft from the person50.500.00%
Robbery40.5033.33%
Drugs40.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.150.00%
Other theft263.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.610.00%
Vehicle crime192.610.00%
Burglary151.910.00%
Public order151.500.00%
Shoplifting101.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.000.00%
Theft from the person50.700.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202415
January 202427
December 202312
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
April 202443
January 202422
December 202327
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
May 20241
April 202430
January 202425
December 202325
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
May 20242
April 202419
March 20241
January 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 202326

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 202418
December 202314
November 202325
October 202310

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 6DS 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. Hassop Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Ashford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ivy Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Walm Lane
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pine Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Gabriel'S Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Oaklands Passage
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cricklewood
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Kara Way
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 17. Astley Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Richborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Howard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Depot Approach
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Mora Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Larch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Sylvan Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Skardu Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Wren Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1