WATFORD WAY, NW4 4UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW4 4UX

WATFORD WAY, NW4 4UX, Barnet has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.65 per 1,000 population. This NW4 4UX 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 4UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW4 4UX, encompassing approximately 2875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NW4 4UX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaufort Square with total crimes: 11
  • East Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Wheatley Close with total crimes: 5

WATFORD WAY, NW4 4UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1115.65450.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.8342.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.09400.00%
Public order41.74300.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.6980.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.13-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.39-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Burglary41.7433.33%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7445.45%
Burglary35.56-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5283.33%
Burglary73.83250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.430.00%
Other theft41.74-20.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Robbery31.04200.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime712.1775.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-16.67%
Other theft51.7466.67%
Public order31.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Burglary21.04-60.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.43-33.33%
Burglary52.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.39-33.33%
Other theft31.39-57.14%
Drugs21.04-33.33%
Robbery10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.130.00%
Other theft73.130.00%
Vehicle crime62.430.00%
Drugs32.090.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20249
January 202416
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaufort Square
    Total11
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. East Drive
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wheatley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Watford Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Alderney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Commander Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canberra Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Aerodrome Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sunningfields Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Clarendon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sunny Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St Mary'S Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Greyhound Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1