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

Overview of Crime in NW7 2QJ

WATFORD WAY, NW7 2QJ, Barnet has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.20 per 1,000 population. This NW7 2QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW7 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW7 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW7 2QJ, encompassing approximately 1406 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW7 2QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Page Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hall Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WATFORD WAY, NW7 2QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.20233.33%
Shoplifting57.110.00%
Drugs43.560.00%
Burglary22.84100.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-75.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.84-40.00%
Theft from the person12.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Burglary10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56100.00%
Vehicle crime32.8450.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Shoplifting11.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order514.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.56-33.33%
Drugs22.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-33.33%
Other theft11.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.27-25.00%
Other theft32.1350.00%
Vehicle crime12.13-80.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.49166.67%
Vehicle crime55.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56-50.00%
Shoplifting32.840.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.620.00%
Vehicle crime55.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.560.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Burglary32.130.00%
Robbery22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

Crime by Type

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 9 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 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Page Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Franco Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. South Mead
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tithe Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Everglade Strand
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Claude Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ladysmith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Longfield Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Tithe Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. M1
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1