Crime Rates at South Mead, London, NW9 5QU

South Mead area has the 15th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Burnt Oak , and the 150th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around South Mead (NW9 5QU) in the last 12 months was 161.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% higher than the Burnt Oak average (100.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 38 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 48 (≈ 82.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 41.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Mead (NW9 5QU), the main crime hotspot is near Long Mead. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.