Total Crime Rate
31.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Worcester Crescent area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edgwarebury , and the 186th lowest crime rate of 1,055 local areas in Barnet .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Worcester Crescent (NW7 4LR) in the last 12 months was 31.8 per 1,000 residents and was 36.3% lower than the Edgwarebury average (49.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Worcester Crescent (NW7 4LR), the main crime hotspot is near Ramillies Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Edgwarebury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Ramillies Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Ramillies Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Ramillies Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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