BIRCHEN GROVE, NW9 8SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 8SA

BIRCHEN GROVE, NW9 8SA, Brent has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.49 per 1,000 population. This NW9 8SA 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 8SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 8SA, encompassing approximately 1513 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)

NW9 8SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • Blackbird Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Runbury Circle with total crimes: 5

BIRCHEN GROVE, NW9 8SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2755.4980.00%
Violence and sexual offences1817.8438.46%
Anti-social behaviour1611.89-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson610.57500.00%
Drugs33.9650.00%
Robbery31.980.00%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Theft from the person21.320.00%
Public order21.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2343.604.55%
Shoplifting1515.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences139.91-18.75%
Public order38.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.9850.00%
Theft from the person21.98100.00%
Burglary21.32-33.33%
Drugs21.320.00%
Other theft11.32-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2245.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences1614.531500.00%
Shoplifting1010.570.00%
Other theft76.610.00%
Burglary34.620.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Robbery31.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Theft from the person11.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.66-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1437.65-26.32%
Shoplifting119.2583.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.27-37.50%
Vehicle crime66.610.00%
Drugs53.96-16.67%
Other theft43.30-20.00%
Public order32.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-60.00%
Burglary21.32-33.33%

In December 2023, 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 offences1946.9018.75%
Anti-social behaviour1612.550.00%
Vehicle crime610.5750.00%
Drugs63.960.00%
Shoplifting63.96-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson53.96150.00%
Other theft53.30-28.57%
Burglary33.30-40.00%
Public order21.980.00%
Robbery21.32-33.33%
Theft from the person11.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1644.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour1610.570.00%
Shoplifting1310.570.00%
Other theft78.590.00%
Burglary54.620.00%
Vehicle crime43.300.00%
Robbery32.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202416
February 20241
January 202414
December 202319
November 202316

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 202422
January 202410
December 202316
November 202316

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
April 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 202313

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW9 8SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total34
    Shoplifting27
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Blackbird Hill
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Runbury Circle
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alderton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harp Island Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Press Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birchen Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Kelly Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Coombe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poplar Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Tudor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Wells Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Aboyne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Gervase Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Barnhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Verney Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1