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

Overview of Crime in NW9 5LY

LOWER STRAND, NW9 5LY, Barnet has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.01 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5LY, encompassing approximately 10301 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)

NW9 5LY 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 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.0121.43%
Violence and sexual offences283.30-20.00%
Other theft212.72200.00%
Shoplifting172.04466.67%
Burglary91.65350.00%
Public order80.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58400.00%
Drugs40.49100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.323400.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.400.00%
Public order102.720.00%
Other theft70.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Shoplifting30.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.56%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.980.00%
Other theft132.431200.00%
Public order71.260.00%
Theft from the person50.680.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
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 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.38-34.04%
Anti-social behaviour223.0137.50%
Drugs52.14-28.57%
Other theft50.49-61.54%
Burglary40.49-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-50.00%
Public order20.29-77.78%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.0762.07%
Anti-social behaviour164.56-50.00%
Other theft131.55160.00%
Public order91.2650.00%
Drugs70.8775.00%
Burglary70.68-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.6820.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-66.67%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour329.8018.52%
Violence and sexual offences293.11-6.45%
Burglary82.8260.00%
Vehicle crime60.7850.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Other theft50.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.4925.00%
Drugs40.49-33.33%
Robbery20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.010.00%
Other theft72.620.00%
Public order60.680.00%
Drugs60.580.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202428
April 202425
January 202422
December 202316
November 202332
October 202327

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20247
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
July 20241
April 202441
January 202431
December 202347
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 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 202313
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 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 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
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 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
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 5LY 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Near Acre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Colindale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Lower Strand
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Thonrey Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hoy Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Everglade Strand
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cobalt Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Harrier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Pasteur Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Boulevard Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Little Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Great Strand
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hundred Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Falcon Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Magpie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Eagle Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Percival Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Chancellor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Heritage Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1