Crime Rates at Watford Way, London, NW4 4SL

Watford Way area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Colindale South , and the 110th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Watford Way (NW4 4SL) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 77.2% lower than the Colindale South average (98.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -61.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -61.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Watford Way (NW4 4SL), the main crime hotspot is near Commander Avenue. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.