NW4 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW4 4BQ

NW4 4BQ, Barnet has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.71 per 1,000 population. This NW4 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW4 4BQ, encompassing approximately 5194 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW4 4BQ area, explore the NW4 4BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

NW4 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • The Burroughs with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

NW4 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2812.71600.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.93-12.50%
Other theft61.35500.00%
Drugs51.16400.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.7833.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.54-11.11%
Shoplifting41.54-33.33%
Public order30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5112.50%
Shoplifting61.73-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.1666.67%
Burglary40.96-33.33%
Robbery30.770.00%
Drugs20.58-50.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Public order20.39100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.73-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.54100.00%
Burglary61.54100.00%
Drugs41.1633.33%
Vehicle crime30.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2413.8684.62%
Anti-social behaviour94.62-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences91.73-18.18%
Robbery71.73-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16100.00%
Public order40.7733.33%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Drugs30.5850.00%
Other theft30.58-25.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.4885.71%
Robbery132.50333.33%
Shoplifting132.50-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.50-26.67%
Burglary42.12300.00%
Other theft40.77100.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2010.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.890.00%
Robbery31.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20237
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20244
April 20246
January 202416
December 202324
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW4 4BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total36
    Shoplifting28
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Burroughs
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Church Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wroughton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Richmond Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Church Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Ravenshurst Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Brampton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Prothero Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Burroughs Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Mary'S Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Greyhound Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Egerton Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Babington Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1