HA8 0HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 0HQ

HA8 0HQ, Barnet has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This HA8 0HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA8 postcode area, which has experienced 513 crimes and a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA8 0HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 0HQ, encompassing approximately 5171 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

HA8 0HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanshaw Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Montrose Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Gaskarth Road with total crimes: 5

HA8 0HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.86-37.04%
Violence and sexual offences113.2922.22%
Burglary52.13400.00%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Drugs40.77-33.33%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.22125.00%
Drugs61.740.00%
Public order61.16500.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.390.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.350.00%
Burglary61.160.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Theft from the person30.770.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-77.78%
Public order10.39-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.93-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour61.74-14.29%
Public order51.16400.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Other theft40.77-20.00%
Burglary40.77-60.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2110.53%
Burglary104.06233.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.9316.67%
Other theft51.35150.00%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Drugs30.58-50.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0546.15%
Theft from the person83.67700.00%
Drugs61.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.16-50.00%
Burglary31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Other theft20.39-71.43%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.510.00%
Other theft72.320.00%
Burglary41.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202427
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 202321
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA8 0HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hanshaw Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Montrose Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gaskarth Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Lane
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Croft
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silkstream Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Playfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Arundel Gardens
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Folkingham Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Angus Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Orange Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Nurse Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Warmwell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Millfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lynford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Burnt Oak
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1