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

Overview of Crime in NW9 5NP

LOWER STRAND, NW9 5NP, Barnet has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.75 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5NP 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 5NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5NP, encompassing approximately 9742 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)

NW9 5NP 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 5NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.7517.86%
Violence and sexual offences283.39-15.15%
Other theft212.87200.00%
Shoplifting152.161400.00%
Public order91.54-10.00%
Burglary80.92700.00%
Vehicle crime70.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.72200.00%
Drugs50.62150.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.44-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour283.3916.67%
Public order102.8766.67%
Other theft71.03-50.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.21-33.33%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-75.00%
Burglary10.10-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.900.00%
Other theft142.461300.00%
Public order61.440.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Theft from the person40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.11-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour233.3943.75%
Burglary52.36-44.44%
Drugs50.51150.00%
Other theft40.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Public order20.31-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.31-42.86%
Other theft121.64140.00%
Public order91.23125.00%
Burglary90.9212.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-75.00%
Drugs20.21-50.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
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 behaviour289.8540.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.8721.74%
Vehicle crime82.87100.00%
Burglary80.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.820.00%
Other theft50.62-28.57%
Drugs40.51100.00%
Public order40.41-33.33%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 offences237.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.360.00%
Other theft72.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.720.00%
Public order60.620.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202428
April 202424
January 202423
December 202316
November 202328
October 202320

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
April 202438
January 202433
December 202342
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 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 20234
October 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 202414
March 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 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 20234

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW9 5NP 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. Wheatley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Near Acre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Lower Strand
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Thonrey Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hoy Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Alderney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Commander Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Everglade Strand
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cobalt Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Harrier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. 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