BIRCHEN CLOSE, NW9 8SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW9 8SY

BIRCHEN CLOSE, NW9 8SY, Brent has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.52 per 1,000 population. This NW9 8SY 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 8SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW9 8SY, encompassing approximately 2405 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW9 8SY area, explore the NW9 8SY Area information page.
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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: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)

NW9 8SY 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 CLOSE, NW9 8SY 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2729.5280.00%
Violence and sexual offences1511.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.24-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.57400.00%
Robbery32.080.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Theft from the person20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1923.7011.76%
Shoplifting157.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.249.09%
Public order34.990.00%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Drugs20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.45183.33%
Violence and sexual offences117.070.00%
Shoplifting104.57-9.09%
Other theft64.1650.00%
Burglary32.49200.00%
Public order31.2550.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.46-15.38%
Shoplifting114.5783.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.49-16.67%
Other theft42.0833.33%
Public order21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences1320.37-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.40-35.71%
Vehicle crime63.74100.00%
Shoplifting62.49-53.85%
Other theft32.49-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Drugs31.250.00%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Public order20.830.00%
Robbery20.83-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.3687.50%
Anti-social behaviour146.24-6.67%
Shoplifting135.82-23.53%
Other theft75.4040.00%
Vehicle crime32.9150.00%
Robbery31.2550.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1725.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.240.00%
Other theft53.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
April 202417
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 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 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 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
October 202317

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW9 8SY 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. Birchen Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Kelly Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coombe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tudor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wells Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Barnhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1