NW9 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 5LW

NW9 5LW, Barnet has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.92 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5LW, encompassing approximately 7760 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW9 5LW area, explore the NW9 5LW 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 (-17.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)

NW9 5LW 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
  • Cottenham Drive with total crimes: 11

NW9 5LW 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.92-17.86%
Other theft192.96280.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.45-23.81%
Shoplifting112.061000.00%
Public order101.4211.11%
Burglary91.29350.00%
Vehicle crime71.16133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.90200.00%
Drugs50.77150.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.18-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour213.6150.00%
Public order92.7112.50%
Other theft51.16-54.55%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-33.33%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Burglary20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.870.00%
Other theft111.801000.00%
Public order81.420.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.13-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.25-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour114.12-15.38%
Burglary51.42-44.44%
Other theft50.64-54.55%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-85.71%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

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 offences3911.9877.27%
Anti-social behaviour135.03-18.75%
Other theft111.68120.00%
Burglary91.4250.00%
Public order71.1640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-42.86%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.7937.50%
Anti-social behaviour162.8360.00%
Vehicle crime82.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.0340.00%
Burglary60.9050.00%
Public order50.770.00%
Other theft50.64-37.50%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.060.00%
Other theft81.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.030.00%
Public order50.640.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
April 202414
January 202411
December 202313
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202428
April 202430
January 202432
December 202339
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202411
March 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 5LW 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. 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. East Drive
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wheatley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Watford Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Lower Strand
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thonrey Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hoy Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Alderney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Commander Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boulevard Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Canberra Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Clarendon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chancellor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heritage Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1