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

Overview of Crime in NW7 2QL

WATFORD WAY, NW7 2QL, Barnet has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.03 per 1,000 population. This NW7 2QL 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 2QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW7 2QL, encompassing approximately 1311 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

NW7 2QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadhead Strand with total crimes: 8
  • Page Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hall Lane with total crimes: 4

WATFORD WAY, NW7 2QL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1032.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.6314.29%
Burglary56.10150.00%
Drugs53.810.00%
Shoplifting53.810.00%
Other theft43.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.96-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences55.34-28.57%
Burglary23.81100.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.760.00%

In April 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 behaviour919.0680.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.86-12.50%
Other theft35.34200.00%
Vehicle crime32.2950.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Drugs10.76-66.67%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.35-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour56.10-44.44%
Public order43.810.00%
Drugs33.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.29100.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Other theft11.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.64-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour98.390.00%
Other theft46.86100.00%
Other crime23.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-80.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.150.00%
Vehicle crime56.86-16.67%
Shoplifting33.810.00%
Drugs22.29100.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Public order11.53-75.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour927.45-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences66.8620.00%
Vehicle crime64.580.00%
Public order44.5833.33%
Burglary43.05300.00%
Robbery23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1324.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.910.00%
Other theft33.810.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Shoplifting32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202312
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 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
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
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 NW7 2QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broadhead Strand
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Page Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Hall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Long Mead
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Franco Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. South Mead
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tithe Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Everglade Strand
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cobalt Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Claude Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Edgecumbe Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Longfield Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Tithe Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. M1
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Great Strand
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1