HA8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8

HA8, Barnet has recorded a total of 537 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.64 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (122) incidents (-26.51% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (51) incidents (155.00% increase)

HA8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Approach Road with total crimes: 10

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.649.09%
Anti-social behaviour1221.88-26.51%
Vehicle crime511.74155.00%
Burglary390.73143.75%
Other theft350.5684.21%
Public order340.5017.24%
Criminal damage and arson290.4838.10%
Drugs240.419.09%
Shoplifting210.34162.50%
Theft from the person190.30137.50%
Robbery110.27-21.43%
Other crime100.1642.86%
Bicycle theft70.1475.00%
Possession of weapons30.1050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1666.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1212.362925.00%
Public order291.722800.00%
Drugs220.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.310.00%
Vehicle crime200.300.00%
Other theft190.28850.00%
Burglary160.270.00%
Robbery140.231300.00%
Shoplifting80.200.00%
Theft from the person80.11166.67%
Other crime70.11250.00%
Bicycle theft40.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

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 offences1498.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1162.120.00%
Other theft601.650.00%
Vehicle crime550.850.00%
Public order500.780.00%
Burglary440.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson340.630.00%
Theft from the person170.480.00%
Drugs140.240.00%
Robbery140.200.00%
Shoplifting70.200.00%
Other crime50.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 803 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024166
April 2024112
January 202492
December 202398
November 202397
October 2023116

A total of 282 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202416
April 202442
January 202445
December 202343
November 202353
October 202344

A total of 917 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 2024121
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 2024120
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024126
December 2023125
November 2023129
October 2023149

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
May 20241
April 20247
January 202423
December 202318
November 202339
October 202334

A total of 318 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202420
May 20242
April 202452
January 202445
December 202337
November 202356
October 202355

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
April 202422
January 202417
December 202315
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
July 20241
May 20243
April 202415
March 20242
January 202428
December 202326
November 202326
October 202350

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 318 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202442
March 20242
January 202454
December 202350
November 202350
October 202360

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 20243
May 20248
April 202413
March 20244
January 202411
December 202330
November 202322
October 202317

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202327
October 202314

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Approach Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Columbia Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rectory Lane
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Stream Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blundell Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Mead Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Landseer Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Edgware Road High Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Station Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Hanshaw Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bellamy Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Public order1
  • 16. Spur Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Rill Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
  • 18. Cotman Gardens
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Montrose Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Back Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Gaskarth Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Mollison Way
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Burnt Oak Broadway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Edgware
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Knightswood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Rose Way
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Edgwarebury Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bushfield Crescent
    Total4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Whitchurch Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1