VANGUARD, NW9 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 5SL

VANGUARD, NW9 5SL, Barnet has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5SL, encompassing approximately 6478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

NW9 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blundell Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wardell Field with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

VANGUARD, NW9 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.49-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour92.01-47.06%
Vehicle crime71.39600.00%
Drugs61.08500.00%
Burglary50.93150.00%
Other theft40.77300.00%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Public order30.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.41112.50%
Violence and sexual offences162.6214.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.47300.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.561300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.160.00%
Vehicle crime51.230.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.33-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.7820.00%
Drugs51.85400.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Public order40.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.5631.58%
Anti-social behaviour103.8611.11%
Other theft41.5433.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Drugs10.15-83.33%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.565.56%
Anti-social behaviour92.930.00%
Drugs61.39200.00%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Other theft30.46-25.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other theft40.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202414
March 20241
January 202418
December 202325
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
April 20248
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 5SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blundell Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Wardell Field
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Acklington Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Long Mead
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Withers Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Long Field
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Clayton Field
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Franco Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. South Mead
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. University Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Storksmead Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hemswell Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Elvington Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cranfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parklea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brooklea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Claude Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Edgecumbe Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Satchell Mead
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Wiggins Mead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wardell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Linklea Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1