NW9 5WX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 5WX

NW9 5WX, Barnet has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.16 per 1,000 population. This NW9 5WX 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 5WX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 5WX, encompassing approximately 9433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (246.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)

NW9 5WX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 73
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Annesley Avenue with total crimes: 5

NW9 5WX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5215.16246.67%
Anti-social behaviour245.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.54-4.55%
Vehicle crime92.23350.00%
Other theft90.95800.00%
Burglary70.95133.33%
Public order60.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.64500.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4810.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.090.00%
Shoplifting152.330.00%
Public order51.59400.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.110.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.11-90.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour2310.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.441800.00%
Shoplifting182.010.00%
Other theft101.91233.33%
Robbery71.06133.33%
Public order50.74150.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.110.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.38-70.00%
Robbery30.32-57.14%
Theft from the person30.32-25.00%
Public order20.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.140.00%
Shoplifting193.60171.43%
Vehicle crime152.0115.38%
Violence and sexual offences121.59-53.85%
Other theft101.27-28.57%
Burglary91.0650.00%
Robbery70.95250.00%
Drugs60.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-28.57%
Theft from the person40.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.11-83.33%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.25-46.88%
Violence and sexual offences263.6052.94%
Other theft142.7616.67%
Vehicle crime131.4885.71%
Criminal damage and arson71.380.00%
Shoplifting70.74-50.00%
Public order60.74-14.29%
Burglary60.6450.00%
Theft from the person40.64300.00%
Drugs40.42100.00%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6414.9536.17%
Violence and sexual offences176.78-37.04%
Shoplifting141.80180.00%
Other theft121.48-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson71.270.00%
Public order70.7416.67%
Vehicle crime70.7440.00%
Burglary40.7433.33%
Robbery40.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Drugs20.21-33.33%
Theft from the person10.21-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.0417.50%
Violence and sexual offences274.98-3.57%
Other theft132.86-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.38-30.00%
Theft from the person70.7475.00%
Public order60.740.00%
Vehicle crime50.64-37.50%
Shoplifting50.53-28.57%
Burglary30.530.00%
Drugs30.320.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.240.00%
Other theft142.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.480.00%
Vehicle crime81.060.00%
Shoplifting70.850.00%
Public order60.740.00%
Robbery40.640.00%
Theft from the person40.420.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Burglary30.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202448
April 202423
January 202434
December 202334
November 202364
October 202347
September 202340

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242
January 202415
December 202313
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
April 202419
March 20241
January 202412
December 202326
November 202317
October 202327
September 202328

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20243
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202415
April 202418
January 202419
December 20237
November 202314
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total73
    Shoplifting47
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Annesley Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Orchard Gate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Needleman Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Grove Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Evelyn Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mannock Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Capitol Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Westfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Joslin Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Colindale Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Observer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St George'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Rose Glen
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Zenith Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Airco Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nobel Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Colin Park Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hay Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Windover Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cecil Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Grove Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. The Greenway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Chequers Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Guardian Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Manor Way
    Total1
    Other crime1