BOVINGDON LANE, NW9 5WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 5WJ

BOVINGDON LANE, NW9 5WJ, Barnet has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5WJ 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 5WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5WJ, encompassing approximately 6798 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

NW9 5WJ 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

BOVINGDON LANE, NW9 5WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.09-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour102.21-37.50%
Vehicle crime71.47600.00%
Other theft51.03400.00%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-25.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Burglary30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.21850.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.29100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.33850.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.790.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Other theft30.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.29-89.47%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.09-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.7927.27%
Public order62.06200.00%
Other theft40.88-20.00%
Drugs30.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.4450.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.7130.43%
Anti-social behaviour114.4110.00%
Drugs71.6240.00%
Other theft51.0366.67%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Robbery20.290.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.8015.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3825.00%
Drugs51.47150.00%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Other theft30.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.94-52.94%
Other theft51.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.74-71.43%
Drugs20.29-60.00%
Public order20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.500.00%
Vehicle crime71.770.00%
Other theft61.030.00%
Drugs50.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
April 202412
January 202414
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 20242
June 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202419
December 202330
November 202323
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 5WJ 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. Folkingham Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Acklington Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Long Mead
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Withers Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. University Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Storksmead Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warmwell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gaydon Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hemswell Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Elvington Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cranfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parklea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brooklea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Satchell Mead
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Wiggins Mead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wardell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Linklea Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Filton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Marham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lanacre Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shawbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1