WATFORD WAY, NW7 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW7 2QH

WATFORD WAY, NW7 2QH, Barnet has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population. This NW7 2QH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW7 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 5.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW7 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW7 2QH, encompassing approximately 1618 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW7 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fakenham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Watford Way (Barnet By-Pass) with total crimes: 2
  • Rowan Avenue with total crimes: 1

WATFORD WAY, NW7 2QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.8025.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.09-60.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.120.00%
Vehicle crime43.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Other theft32.47200.00%
Drugs11.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.59-16.67%
Public order53.090.00%
Drugs33.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Other theft11.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.71-20.00%
Other theft32.47200.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-60.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.06133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime53.090.00%
Shoplifting33.090.00%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Drugs11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.1542.86%
Vehicle crime56.18400.00%
Burglary43.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-25.00%
Public order31.8550.00%
Robbery21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.320.00%
Shoplifting32.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW7 2QH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fakenham Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Watford Way (Barnet By-Pass)
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Claude Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Longfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Page Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hall Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Barford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1