NORTHWICK CLOSE, NW8 8JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8JH

NORTHWICK CLOSE, NW8 8JH, Westminster has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.23 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW8 postcode area, which has experienced 342 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW8 8JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8JH, encompassing approximately 8009 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW8 8JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Jerome Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Crompton Street with total crimes: 12

NORTHWICK CLOSE, NW8 8JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3821.2346.15%
Violence and sexual offences364.7433.33%
Shoplifting164.490.00%
Vehicle crime142.0027.27%
Public order141.75100.00%
Other theft101.7542.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.2512.50%
Theft from the person81.12-46.67%
Burglary71.0016.67%
Bicycle theft60.87500.00%
Robbery50.7566.67%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.6122.73%
Anti-social behaviour263.3718.18%
Shoplifting163.25-27.27%
Theft from the person152.0066.67%
Vehicle crime111.8722.22%
Criminal damage and arson81.370.00%
Public order71.0040.00%
Other theft70.87-58.82%
Burglary60.87-14.29%
Drugs40.75300.00%
Robbery30.50-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.86-51.11%
Violence and sexual offences222.75-21.43%
Shoplifting222.754.76%
Other theft172.7521.43%
Theft from the person92.1250.00%
Vehicle crime91.12-30.77%
Robbery71.12250.00%
Burglary70.87-56.25%
Public order50.870.00%
Bicycle theft40.62100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.25-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4520.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences285.62-26.32%
Shoplifting213.50-34.38%
Burglary162.6260.00%
Other theft142.00-26.32%
Vehicle crime131.7530.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-12.50%
Theft from the person60.8720.00%
Drugs60.7550.00%
Public order50.75-28.57%
Robbery20.62-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.2331.03%
Shoplifting324.7423.08%
Anti-social behaviour274.00-43.75%
Other theft193.37-13.64%
Vehicle crime102.37-28.57%
Burglary101.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2560.00%
Public order71.0016.67%
Robbery70.8740.00%
Theft from the person50.87-58.33%
Drugs40.6233.33%
Bicycle theft30.50200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4822.72-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences295.99-30.95%
Shoplifting263.6262.50%
Other theft223.2510.00%
Vehicle crime142.75-6.67%
Theft from the person121.7520.00%
Burglary101.50-9.09%
Public order61.250.00%
Robbery50.75-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-37.50%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5124.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences426.370.00%
Other theft205.240.00%
Shoplifting162.500.00%
Vehicle crime152.000.00%
Burglary111.870.00%
Theft from the person101.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.250.00%
Public order61.000.00%
Robbery60.750.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202417
January 202414
December 202319
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
April 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20249
January 202413
December 202310
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
April 202422
January 202428
December 202338
November 202329
October 202342

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
April 202422
January 202445
December 202327
November 202348
October 202351

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 202416
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202422
January 202421
December 202332
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Orchardson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pollitt Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Scott Ellis Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lanark Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Venables Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Samford Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Bedlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Luton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 16. Penfold Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elm Tree Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. St John'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Capland Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Cuthbert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1