NW2 7AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 7AU

NW2 7AU, Brent has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.46 per 1,000 population. This NW2 7AU 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 7AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 7AU, encompassing approximately 2069 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW2 7AU area, explore the NW2 7AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

NW2 7AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birse Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Aylesbury Street with total crimes: 6

NW2 7AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3244.4645.45%
Anti-social behaviour1815.46-18.18%
Drugs118.70450.00%
Public order85.32300.00%
Vehicle crime53.8766.67%
Burglary52.4266.67%
Other theft42.420.00%
Robbery31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.89-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour2210.6310.00%
Other theft410.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Theft from the person31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-62.50%
Burglary31.45-40.00%
Public order21.45-71.43%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3040.592900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2014.500.00%
Vehicle crime89.660.00%
Public order73.870.00%
Other theft63.380.00%
Burglary52.900.00%
Robbery32.420.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Theft from the person11.450.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.48-95.65%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2341.08-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour1911.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.180.00%
Burglary73.8775.00%
Drugs73.3816.67%
Other theft63.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.90-20.00%
Public order31.93-25.00%
Shoplifting31.45200.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Theft from the person20.97100.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3243.0110.34%
Anti-social behaviour1915.46-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson89.18100.00%
Other theft83.87-50.00%
Drugs63.87500.00%
Vehicle crime52.90-44.44%
Burglary42.42-20.00%
Public order41.93-33.33%
Robbery11.93-75.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2950.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour2714.010.00%
Other theft1613.050.00%
Vehicle crime97.730.00%
Public order64.350.00%
Burglary52.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Robbery41.930.00%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202422
April 202430
February 20241
January 202423
December 202332
November 202329

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 202420
January 202419
December 202319
November 202327

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202316

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 7AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birse Crescent
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Aylesbury Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Avondale Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Alderton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Press Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashcombe Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Midstrath Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Kelly Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Annesley Close
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 12. Winslow Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Vicarage Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kenwyn Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Crispian Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Balnacraig Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Scout Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. The Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. West Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cairnfield Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Attewood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Ballogie Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Aboyne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Chesham Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Verney Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chartley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Eastleigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. The Circle
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1