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

Overview of Crime in NW7 4RU

WATFORD WAY, NW7 4RU, Barnet has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population. This NW7 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW7 4RU, encompassing approximately 2563 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW7 4RU area, explore the NW7 4RU Area information page.
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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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

NW7 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Clarence Court with total crimes: 4

WATFORD WAY, NW7 4RU 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
Shoplifting812.090.00%
Burglary63.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-33.33%
Public order41.560.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
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 behaviour65.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft20.780.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2622.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.140.00%
Vehicle crime63.900.00%
Robbery52.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.950.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.39-75.00%

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 offences1218.33200.00%
Shoplifting124.68-14.29%
Other theft54.68150.00%
Vehicle crime41.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-42.86%
Robbery41.560.00%
Public order41.56300.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.87366.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.4616.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.7333.33%
Vehicle crime31.56-40.00%
Other theft21.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Public order10.39-75.00%
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
Robbery814.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.12-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.3466.67%
Other theft41.95-20.00%
Public order41.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-66.67%
Shoplifting31.17-75.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1221.459.09%
Anti-social behaviour114.68120.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.510.00%
Public order51.9566.67%
Other theft51.95150.00%
Vehicle crime31.9550.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.340.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 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 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 202426
January 202412
December 202314
November 20233
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Broadway
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Clarence Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Uphill Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Anthony Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1