SOUTH MEAD, NW9 5QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 5QS

SOUTH MEAD, NW9 5QS, Barnet has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5QS 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 5QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5QS, encompassing approximately 7849 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

NW9 5QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valentina Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Broadhead Strand with total crimes: 8
  • Wardell Field with total crimes: 5

SOUTH MEAD, NW9 5QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.3031.58%
Violence and sexual offences173.18-5.56%
Other theft62.17500.00%
Shoplifting60.760.00%
Burglary50.76400.00%
Drugs40.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.38200.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Public order20.25-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.37-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences182.425.88%
Public order32.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-83.33%
Other theft10.13-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.4130.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.3113.33%
Vehicle crime62.17200.00%
Other theft60.76100.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Drugs20.25-60.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Public order10.13-83.33%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.7725.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.55-46.43%
Public order61.91100.00%
Drugs50.76-16.67%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.9047.37%
Anti-social behaviour163.57-30.43%
Drugs62.0450.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.649.52%
Violence and sexual offences192.93-9.52%
Drugs42.4233.33%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-71.43%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.13-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.680.00%
Vehicle crime72.680.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
April 202426
January 202420
December 202316
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 202417
January 202415
December 202328
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 5QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Valentina Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Broadhead Strand
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wardell Field
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Long Mead
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Withers Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Long Field
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Clayton Field
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Franco Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. South Mead
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tithe Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Everglade Strand
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cobalt Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Parklea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brooklea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Claude Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Edgecumbe Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Satchell Mead
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Wiggins Mead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. M1
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Little Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Strand
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Hundred Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Filton Close
    Total1
    Public order1