LOWER STRAND, NW9 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 5LT

LOWER STRAND, NW9 5LT, Barnet has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.73 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5LT, encompassing approximately 10131 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)

NW9 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aerodrome Road with total crimes: 24
  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Cottenham Drive with total crimes: 11

LOWER STRAND, NW9 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.7319.23%
Violence and sexual offences273.06-18.18%
Other theft212.66200.00%
Shoplifting162.071500.00%
Public order91.58-10.00%
Burglary80.89700.00%
Vehicle crime60.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59150.00%
Drugs40.49100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.883200.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.260.00%
Public order102.570.00%
Other theft70.990.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.950.00%
Other theft132.571200.00%
Public order61.280.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Theft from the person40.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.99-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour223.3669.23%
Drugs62.17200.00%
Burglary50.59-44.44%
Other theft50.49-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-40.00%
Public order20.30-77.78%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.1757.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.34-53.57%
Other theft121.28140.00%
Public order91.1880.00%
Burglary90.8912.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-71.43%
Drugs20.20-50.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.5740.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.7621.74%
Burglary82.7660.00%
Vehicle crime70.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6920.00%
Other theft50.59-28.57%
Public order50.49-16.67%
Drugs40.49100.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.270.00%
Other theft71.970.00%
Public order60.690.00%
Burglary50.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202426
April 202426
January 202422
December 202313
November 202328
October 202320

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20246
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
July 20241
April 202440
January 202434
December 202344
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
April 202413
March 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW9 5LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aerodrome Road
    Total24
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    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. Cottenham Drive
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beaufort Square
    Total11
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Valentina Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
  • 6. Broadhead Strand
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Drive
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Near Acre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Lower Strand
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Thonrey Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hoy Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Commander Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Everglade Strand
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cobalt Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Harrier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Pasteur Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Boulevard Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Little Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Great Strand
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hundred Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Magpie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Eagle Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Percival Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Chancellor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Heritage Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1