NW9 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 5AF

NW9 5AF, Barnet has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.37 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5AF, encompassing approximately 6311 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW9 5AF area, explore the NW9 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

NW9 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aerodrome Road with total crimes: 26
  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Beaufort Square with total crimes: 11

NW9 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.37-11.54%
Other theft183.64350.00%
Shoplifting112.851000.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.74-9.09%
Public order101.5866.67%
Vehicle crime71.58133.33%
Burglary71.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.11200.00%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.66-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.12-31.25%
Public order61.74-25.00%
Other theft40.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.750.00%
Public order82.530.00%
Other theft71.27600.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.16-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.82-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour95.23-30.77%
Other theft51.43-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Burglary30.48-62.50%
Drugs30.4850.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.32100.00%
Public order10.32-85.71%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.1062.50%
Anti-social behaviour136.18-18.75%
Other theft92.0650.00%
Burglary81.43166.67%
Public order71.2775.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Robbery30.4850.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.0441.18%
Anti-social behaviour163.8060.00%
Vehicle crime102.53400.00%
Other theft61.58-14.29%
Drugs50.95150.00%
Public order40.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-20.00%
Burglary30.63-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.35-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.69-28.57%
Other theft71.580.00%
Burglary61.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9566.67%
Public order50.79-16.67%
Robbery20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-50.00%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.640.00%
Other theft72.220.00%
Public order61.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202416
January 20249
December 202313
November 202316
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202430
January 202433
December 202339
November 202324
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 5AF 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. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Beaufort Square
    Total11
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. East Drive
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wheatley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Watford Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Lower Strand
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Alderney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Commander Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Boulevard Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Canberra Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Clarendon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Great Strand
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chancellor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heritage Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1