BEAUFORT SQUARE, NW9 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 5SW

BEAUFORT SQUARE, NW9 5SW, Barnet has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW9 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW9 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5SW, encompassing approximately 8267 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)

NW9 5SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Aerodrome Road with total crimes: 12
  • Valentina Avenue with total crimes: 8

BEAUFORT SQUARE, NW9 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.870.00%
Other theft122.541100.00%
Public order71.450.00%
Burglary50.850.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.12-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.71-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour173.9913.33%
Burglary52.06-44.44%
Drugs50.60150.00%
Other theft50.60-54.55%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-87.50%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.4952.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.60-40.00%
Other theft111.81266.67%
Burglary91.3312.50%
Public order81.0960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-75.00%
Drugs20.24-50.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.7638.89%
Violence and sexual offences253.0231.58%
Vehicle crime83.02300.00%
Burglary80.97166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.9720.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Drugs40.60300.00%
Other theft30.48-62.50%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.86-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour182.30-18.18%
Other theft82.1814.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.9725.00%
Public order50.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Burglary30.3650.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.927.41%
Anti-social behaviour223.5157.14%
Other theft72.6675.00%
Public order50.8566.67%
Drugs40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-20.00%
Robbery30.4850.00%
Vehicle crime30.3650.00%
Burglary20.36-66.67%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.35-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour143.270.00%
Burglary61.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7366.67%
Drugs40.6033.33%
Other theft40.48-20.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.750.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
March 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202417
December 202315
November 202325
October 202318
September 202322
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20241
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202432
January 202433
December 202338
November 202325
October 202319
September 202329
August 202327
July 202331

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW9 5SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Aerodrome Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Valentina Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Beaufort Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wilshaw Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Great Strand
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Cottenham Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Peel Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Boulevard Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heritage Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Thonrey Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wheatley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Percival Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Lower Strand
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hoy Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Little Strand
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bristol Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Cherry Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Propeller Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Commander Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1