FIRST AVENUE, NW4 2RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW4 2RL

FIRST AVENUE, NW4 2RL, Barnet has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This NW4 2RL 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 2RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW4 2RL, encompassing approximately 7973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (725.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

NW4 2RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 6

FIRST AVENUE, NW4 2RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3313.17725.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.146.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.01-41.67%
Drugs121.761100.00%
Other theft61.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7566.67%
Burglary50.6325.00%
Vehicle crime50.63-28.57%
Public order40.630.00%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 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 behaviour248.4026.32%
Violence and sexual offences153.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime71.88-22.22%
Shoplifting40.88-71.43%
Burglary40.50-42.86%
Public order40.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.7926.67%
Violence and sexual offences182.3820.00%
Shoplifting142.26-44.00%
Vehicle crime91.7650.00%
Burglary71.13-36.36%
Public order60.8820.00%
Other theft40.75-50.00%
Robbery30.50-40.00%
Drugs20.38-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.42-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences153.14-51.61%
Anti-social behaviour151.88-11.76%
Drugs121.88300.00%
Burglary111.50266.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.38100.00%
Other theft81.2560.00%
Vehicle crime61.0020.00%
Public order50.750.00%
Robbery50.63-54.55%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.92-6.06%
Shoplifting263.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.26-19.05%
Robbery112.13-8.33%
Other theft51.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-28.57%
Public order50.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.63-73.68%
Burglary30.63-66.67%
Drugs30.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.8143.48%
Shoplifting264.148.33%
Anti-social behaviour213.26-22.22%
Vehicle crime192.6372.73%
Robbery122.38300.00%
Other theft101.50100.00%
Burglary91.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.130.00%
Public order60.88-53.85%
Theft from the person40.750.00%
Drugs30.500.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.550.00%
Shoplifting243.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.010.00%
Public order132.880.00%
Vehicle crime111.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.380.00%
Burglary60.880.00%
Other theft50.750.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20244
April 202414
January 202425
December 202326
November 202326
October 202324

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202418
January 202415
December 202331
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
April 202419
January 202415
December 202317
November 202321
October 202327

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20233

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total32
    Shoplifting28
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Belle Vue Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 6. Studio Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Crest
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Mulberry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Second Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Church Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Ravenshurst Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hanbury Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 14. Hillview Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Foster Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Harmony Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Brampton Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brampton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Aprey Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Florence Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cedars Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Boyne Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Mills Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Finchley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Albert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Green Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Carol Close
    Total1
    Drugs1