HA8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8

HA8, Barnet has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HA8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HA8, encompassing approximately 70266 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HA8 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Edgware (Lu Station) with total crimes: 6
  • Burnt Oak (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5
  • Harcourt Avenue with total crimes: 1

HA8 Crime Map

Postcodes in HA8

The postcode district are associated with the HA8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HA8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.1933.33%
Theft from the person30.060.00%
Other crime20.040.00%
Other theft20.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Public order10.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.09-25.00%
Other crime20.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80.34-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences40.11-96.67%
Other theft40.06-90.48%
Public order30.06-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.04-96.15%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%
Robbery10.01-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.01-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1206.523900.00%
Anti-social behaviour1121.710.00%
Vehicle crime521.590.00%
Other theft420.742000.00%
Burglary420.600.00%
Shoplifting220.600.00%
Public order150.31650.00%
Theft from the person130.21225.00%
Drugs130.190.00%
Robbery100.19900.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.140.00%
Other crime60.100.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.06200.00%
Public order20.040.00%
Other theft20.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.01-99.21%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1266.660.80%
Anti-social behaviour921.79-6.12%
Other theft541.318.00%
Vehicle crime450.7721.62%
Burglary450.644.65%
Public order280.647.69%
Criminal damage and arson230.4027.78%
Shoplifting170.3313.33%
Drugs140.24-22.22%
Theft from the person110.20-63.33%
Robbery80.1614.29%
Other crime40.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1256.82-3.10%
Anti-social behaviour981.781.03%
Other theft501.390.00%
Burglary430.71-18.87%
Vehicle crime370.61-33.93%
Theft from the person300.5336.36%
Public order260.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.37-53.85%
Drugs180.26-33.33%
Shoplifting150.2615.38%
Robbery70.21-36.36%
Other crime60.1020.00%
Bicycle theft30.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.0450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1297.54-13.42%
Anti-social behaviour971.84-16.38%
Vehicle crime561.381.82%
Burglary530.8020.45%
Other theft500.75-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson390.7114.71%
Drugs270.5692.86%
Public order260.38-48.00%
Theft from the person220.3729.41%
Shoplifting130.3185.71%
Robbery110.19-21.43%
Other crime50.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1498.11-8.59%
Anti-social behaviour1162.12-7.94%
Other theft601.6515.38%
Vehicle crime550.8514.58%
Public order500.7842.86%
Burglary440.7141.94%
Criminal damage and arson340.63-15.00%
Theft from the person170.48-19.05%
Drugs140.2427.27%
Robbery140.20133.33%
Shoplifting70.200.00%
Other crime50.10-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.07200.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1637.8825.38%
Anti-social behaviour1262.3216.67%
Other theft521.7926.83%
Vehicle crime480.742.13%
Criminal damage and arson400.6814.29%
Public order350.5725.00%
Burglary310.50-3.12%
Theft from the person210.44-12.50%
Other crime110.30120.00%
Drugs110.16-50.00%
Shoplifting70.16-41.67%
Robbery60.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1307.00-11.56%
Anti-social behaviour1081.85-31.65%
Vehicle crime471.5423.68%
Other theft410.67-14.58%
Criminal damage and arson350.5812.90%
Burglary320.5060.00%
Public order280.46-33.33%
Theft from the person240.400.00%
Drugs220.34-33.33%
Shoplifting120.31-29.41%
Robbery80.17-46.67%
Other crime50.110.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1588.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1472.250.00%
Other theft482.090.00%
Public order420.680.00%
Vehicle crime380.600.00%
Drugs330.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.470.00%
Theft from the person240.440.00%
Burglary200.340.00%
Shoplifting170.280.00%
Robbery150.240.00%
Other crime50.210.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 405 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 202442
March 20242
January 202454
December 202350
November 202350
October 202360
September 202352
August 202341
July 202348

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202314
September 20236
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 177 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20248
April 202413
March 20244
January 202411
December 202330
November 202322
October 202317
September 202321
August 202324
July 202324

A total of 1104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 2024120
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024126
December 2023125
November 2023129
October 2023149
September 2023163
August 2023130
July 2023147

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 202415
March 20242
January 202428
December 202326
November 202326
October 202350
September 202335
August 202328
July 202342

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 380 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202452
January 202445
December 202337
November 202356
October 202355
September 202348
August 202347
July 202338

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20247
January 202423
December 202318
November 202339
October 202334
September 202340
August 202335
July 202331

A total of 907 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 113.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2024112
January 202492
December 202398
November 202397
October 2023116
September 2023126
August 2023108
July 2023158

A total of 310 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202442
January 202445
December 202343
November 202353
October 202344
September 202331
August 202332
July 202320

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 202417
December 202315
November 202313
October 20237
September 20237
August 202312
July 202317

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202327
October 202314
September 202311
August 202322
July 202333

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edgware (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burnt Oak (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1