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

Overview of Crime in HA8 0NQ

WATLING AVENUE, HA8 0NQ, Barnet has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population. This HA8 0NQ 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 0NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 0NQ, encompassing approximately 4085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

HA8 0NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blundell Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wardell Field with total crimes: 5
  • Woodcroft Avenue with total crimes: 4

WATLING AVENUE, HA8 0NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime83.67166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.96-50.00%
Public order51.4766.67%
Burglary41.2233.33%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.501700.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.321000.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.690.00%
Vehicle crime51.710.00%
Burglary41.220.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.8142.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.45-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson42.20300.00%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.816.25%
Anti-social behaviour74.16250.00%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Burglary20.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.79-5.88%
Burglary83.92166.67%
Drugs41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other theft20.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5788.89%
Other theft64.16100.00%
Burglary31.4750.00%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-71.43%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Drugs40.980.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20249
December 202317
November 202316
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blundell Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Wardell Field
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Woodcroft Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Abbots Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arundel Gardens
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Acklington Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Horsecroft Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wolsey Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cressingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Long Field
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Clayton Field
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. University Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Goldbeaters Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Storksmead Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oldberry Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Milling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cranfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brooklea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wardell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Linklea Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ellis Close
    Total1
    Public order1