WATFORD WAY, NW7 4RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW7 4RS

WATFORD WAY, NW7 4RS, Barnet has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This NW7 4RS 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 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW7 4RS, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

NW7 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Clarence Court with total crimes: 4

WATFORD WAY, NW7 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.680.00%
Burglary63.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.95300.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-66.67%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2420.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.340.00%
Vehicle crime63.890.00%
Robbery42.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.91300.00%
Shoplifting124.6720.00%
Other theft54.67400.00%
Vehicle crime41.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-50.00%
Robbery41.560.00%
Public order31.56200.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.1150.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery811.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.11-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.3466.67%
Other theft31.95-25.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-77.78%
Drugs10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.280.00%
Shoplifting73.500.00%
Public order42.730.00%
Other theft41.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 202424
January 202412
December 202310
October 20237

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW7 4RS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Broadway
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Clarence Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Uphill Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Anthony Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1