NW9 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 4BQ

NW9 4BQ, Barnet has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.24 per 1,000 population. This NW9 4BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW9 postcode area, which has experienced 783 crimes and a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW9 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 4BQ, encompassing approximately 4985 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

NW9 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aerodrome Road with total crimes: 26
  • Beaufort Square with total crimes: 11
  • East Drive with total crimes: 8

NW9 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1514.24650.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.01-8.33%
Shoplifting102.21900.00%
Vehicle crime82.01100.00%
Public order81.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-33.33%
Burglary51.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00100.00%
Drugs40.80300.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences128.02-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.4112.50%
Public order41.8133.33%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other theft20.40-71.43%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.62-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8114.29%
Other theft71.60600.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.01-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Burglary40.80-55.56%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other theft10.40-85.71%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.24212.50%
Anti-social behaviour125.0171.43%
Burglary92.4128.57%
Other theft71.8116.67%
Public order41.4033.33%
Vehicle crime30.80-62.50%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.83166.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.60-20.00%
Burglary71.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.40-36.36%
Other theft61.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.20200.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.210.00%
Burglary52.010.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202414
January 202425
December 202325
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 NW9 4BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aerodrome Road
    Total26
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beaufort Square
    Total11
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. East Drive
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. A5150
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Watford Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Thonrey Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Alderney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Commander Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grove Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Colindeep Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Canberra Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Colin Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rushgrove Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1