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

Overview of Crime in NW9 5NU

LOWER STRAND, NW9 5NU, Barnet has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5NU 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 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5NU, encompassing approximately 9583 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW9 5NU area, explore the NW9 5NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW9 5NU area, visit the NW9 5NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)

NW9 5NU 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 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.1030.43%
Violence and sexual offences253.13-16.67%
Other theft162.61166.67%
Shoplifting151.671400.00%
Public order81.5714.29%
Burglary60.830.00%
Vehicle crime60.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6333.33%
Robbery20.420.00%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour233.139.52%
Public order72.4016.67%
Other theft60.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.3150.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.760.00%
Other theft92.19800.00%
Public order60.940.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Theft from the person40.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
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 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.10-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour212.9240.00%
Public order42.19-60.00%
Other theft40.42-50.00%
Burglary30.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-40.00%
Drugs30.31-62.50%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610.8570.37%
Anti-social behaviour154.80-46.43%
Public order101.57233.33%
Drugs81.04300.00%
Other theft80.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8366.67%
Burglary50.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-60.00%
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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour288.5647.37%
Violence and sexual offences272.9217.39%
Other theft52.820.00%
Vehicle crime50.5266.67%
Burglary50.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-25.00%
Public order30.31-50.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.400.00%
Public order61.980.00%
Other theft50.630.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
April 202421
January 202421
December 202315
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
April 202436
January 202428
December 202346
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20249
March 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
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 5NU 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. South Mead
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Everglade Strand
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cobalt Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Harrier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Boulevard Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Little Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Great Strand
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hundred Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Magpie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Eagle Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Percival Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chancellor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Heritage Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1