NW4 4WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW4 4WB

NW4 4WB, Barnet has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.74 per 1,000 population. This NW4 4WB 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 4WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW4 4WB, encompassing approximately 7462 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW4 4WB area, explore the NW4 4WB 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

NW4 4WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 6

NW4 4WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3314.74725.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.42-32.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.28-11.11%
Drugs142.141300.00%
Other theft81.88700.00%
Vehicle crime51.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-16.67%
Burglary50.6766.67%
Public order30.67-40.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.258.70%
Violence and sexual offences183.35-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson62.410.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Shoplifting40.67-71.43%
Burglary30.54-50.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-77.78%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.7935.29%
Violence and sexual offences193.0846.15%
Shoplifting142.55-44.00%
Vehicle crime91.8828.57%
Burglary61.21-33.33%
Public order50.800.00%
Other theft40.67-33.33%
Robbery30.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Drugs10.27-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.87-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour173.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.28-63.89%
Criminal damage and arson111.7422.22%
Drugs101.47233.33%
Burglary91.34350.00%
Vehicle crime71.2175.00%
Other theft60.9420.00%
Public order50.80-44.44%
Robbery50.67-54.55%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.355.88%
Shoplifting264.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.48-26.09%
Robbery112.28-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.4780.00%
Public order91.2150.00%
Other theft51.21-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.67-76.47%
Drugs30.54-25.00%
Burglary20.40-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.9030.77%
Shoplifting264.568.33%
Anti-social behaviour233.48-11.54%
Robbery173.08466.67%
Vehicle crime172.28112.50%
Other theft122.28140.00%
Burglary71.6140.00%
Public order60.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80-28.57%
Theft from the person50.670.00%
Drugs40.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.480.00%
Shoplifting243.480.00%
Public order123.220.00%
Vehicle crime81.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Burglary50.940.00%
Other theft50.670.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
April 202423
January 202417
December 202317
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 202419
January 202413
December 202336
November 202334
October 202326

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 202317
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 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

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 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20235

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 4WB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total32
    Shoplifting28
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    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. Church Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wroughton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mulberry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Second Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Church Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Ravenshurst Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hanbury Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Foster Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Harmony Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Brampton Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brampton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Egerton Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Babington Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Aprey Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Florence Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Mills Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Finchley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Carol Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Stratford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Short Street
    Total1
    Drugs1