Crime Rates at University Close, London, NW7 2LD

University Close area has the 34th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Burnt Oak , and the 346th highest crime rate of 1,055 local areas in Barnet .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around University Close (NW7 2LD) in the last 12 months was 96.5 per 1,000 residents and was 14.7% lower than the Burnt Oak average (113.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around University Close (NW7 2LD), the main crime hotspot is near Long Mead. Police recorded 63 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.