THE APPROACH, NW4 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW4 2HU

THE APPROACH, NW4 2HU, Barnet has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This NW4 2HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW4 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW4 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW4 2HU, encompassing approximately 6234 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW4 2HU area, explore the NW4 2HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

NW4 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Belle Vue Road with total crimes: 5

THE APPROACH, NW4 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.50-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.76-52.38%
Drugs81.60700.00%
Other theft71.280.00%
Burglary51.120.00%
Vehicle crime50.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.8066.67%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Public order10.16-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.37-7.69%
Public order61.92100.00%
Burglary50.9666.67%
Robbery30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.251200.00%
Vehicle crime62.090.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-87.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.4350.00%
Vehicle crime92.4128.57%
Violence and sexual offences81.44-66.67%
Drugs61.28100.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Other theft50.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8066.67%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Robbery30.4850.00%
Shoplifting30.4850.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime71.60-58.82%
Public order61.120.00%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Shoplifting20.48-60.00%
Other theft20.32-80.00%
Robbery20.32-60.00%
Burglary10.32-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.5211.11%
Vehicle crime174.81142.86%
Anti-social behaviour142.73-17.65%
Other theft102.25150.00%
Burglary61.60200.00%
Public order60.96-62.50%
Shoplifting50.9625.00%
Robbery50.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-42.86%
Theft from the person40.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.330.00%
Public order162.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.570.00%
Vehicle crime71.120.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
April 202414
January 202415
December 202310
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202413
February 20241
January 20248
December 202324
November 202330
October 202327

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202316

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW4 2HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Belle Vue Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Crest
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shirehall Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foster Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Harmony Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Brampton Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park View Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodburn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Albert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Green Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Holmdale Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Carol Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Stratford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Short Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Foster Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sydney Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eaton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Queens Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elm Park Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Shirehall Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bethel Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1