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

Overview of Crime in NW4 4UY

WATFORD WAY, NW4 4UY, Barnet has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.85 per 1,000 population. This NW4 4UY 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 4UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW4 4UY, encompassing approximately 2730 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

NW4 4UY 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 4UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.8585.71%
Other theft124.76500.00%
Vehicle crime54.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-50.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Public order31.10200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.1660.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.93-22.22%
Burglary22.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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 offences910.25-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.30150.00%
Burglary41.8333.33%
Vehicle crime31.4650.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%

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 offences1610.6260.00%
Burglary35.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8266.67%
Burglary63.66200.00%
Robbery52.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime913.55125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-50.00%
Other theft41.4633.33%
Public order31.46200.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.45-20.00%
Burglary52.93400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.83-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.46-33.33%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Robbery21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.660.00%
Vehicle crime63.660.00%
Other theft52.200.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20249
January 202416
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
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 4UY 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. Hall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Watford Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 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. Barford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sunny Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St Mary'S Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Greyhound Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1