WATLING AVENUE, HA8 0LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 0LQ

WATLING AVENUE, HA8 0LQ, Barnet has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population. This HA8 0LQ 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 0LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 0LQ, encompassing approximately 7498 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HA8 0LQ area, explore the HA8 0LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

HA8 0LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Gaskarth Road with total crimes: 5

WATLING AVENUE, HA8 0LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.3419.05%
Anti-social behaviour243.33-35.14%
Public order73.20-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.9366.67%
Burglary50.67150.00%
Drugs50.67-28.57%
Other theft30.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.93950.00%
Public order92.80800.00%
Drugs71.200.00%
Robbery40.930.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.27100.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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 person20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.942100.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.930.00%
Burglary62.270.00%
Other theft50.80150.00%
Vehicle crime50.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.53-66.67%
Public order10.27-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.80-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour192.5346.15%
Public order102.53100.00%
Drugs71.33-30.00%
Other theft60.9320.00%
Vehicle crime40.80-20.00%
Shoplifting40.5333.33%
Burglary40.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8015.79%
Anti-social behaviour132.93-48.00%
Burglary101.73100.00%
Drugs101.3366.67%
Public order51.33150.00%
Other theft50.67-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-57.14%
Shoplifting30.40200.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.27-77.78%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.8747.06%
Violence and sexual offences193.33-9.52%
Other theft92.53-18.18%
Theft from the person91.20800.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2075.00%
Drugs60.9320.00%
Burglary50.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Public order20.53-66.67%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.800.00%
Other theft112.270.00%
Public order61.470.00%
Burglary60.800.00%
Drugs50.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202437
April 202417
January 202419
December 202313
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 20242
June 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202419
December 202322
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Back Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Gaskarth Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Burnt Oak Broadway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Alphage Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Market Lane
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roscoff Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Park Croft
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silkstream Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Playfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Vancouver Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Redhill Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Merrivale Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. South Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. North Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Limesdale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Argyll Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cameron Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Newton Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Gatting Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Nurse Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Birchwood Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Millfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Highlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oakleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Gordon Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cooms Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lynford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1