SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, EN5 5JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN5 5JP

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, EN5 5JP, Barnet has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This EN5 5JP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EN5 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EN5 5JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN5 5JP, encompassing approximately 4970 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EN5 5JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bentley Way with total crimes: 5

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, EN5 5JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.620.00%
Robbery32.620.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.830.00%
Burglary43.420.00%
Drugs40.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.400.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs20.40100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.41-29.41%
Vehicle crime52.410.00%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Burglary20.40-66.67%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.66112.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.42-50.00%
Burglary62.41100.00%
Vehicle crime51.21-28.57%
Public order41.01-50.00%
Robbery30.80200.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.08-11.11%
Public order84.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.61-46.67%
Vehicle crime71.61-12.50%
Other theft51.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Shoplifting30.60200.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.0892.86%
Anti-social behaviour155.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime83.0214.29%
Other theft41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Public order20.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.075.88%
Violence and sexual offences143.62-30.00%
Vehicle crime72.82133.33%
Public order61.4120.00%
Burglary41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-20.00%
Other theft30.80-50.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.020.00%
Other theft63.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Public order51.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202417
January 202412
December 202312
November 202324
October 202327
September 202314
August 202320

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202424
January 202412
December 202317
November 20238
October 202315
September 202318
August 202317

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237
August 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EN5 5JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Approach
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bentley Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Approach Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Tewkesbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Plantagenet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Potter'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bulwer Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Glyn Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. New Barnet (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Duncan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Preston Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Mowbray Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albert Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Artesian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1