BLESSBURY ROAD, HA8 0SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 0SX

BLESSBURY ROAD, HA8 0SX, Barnet has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.74 per 1,000 population. This HA8 0SX 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 0SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 0SX, encompassing approximately 7641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

HA8 0SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Columbia Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7

BLESSBURY ROAD, HA8 0SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.74-17.50%
Violence and sexual offences314.323.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.06400.00%
Drugs61.31-14.29%
Burglary50.79400.00%
Public order40.65-33.33%
Other theft30.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.3950.00%
Robbery20.39-33.33%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.231400.00%
Drugs73.930.00%
Public order60.92500.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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 person20.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.26100.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-95.65%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.642200.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.010.00%
Burglary71.830.00%
Other theft50.92150.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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 theft20.52-75.00%
Public order10.26-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.15%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.3558.82%
Violence and sexual offences263.53-10.34%
Public order93.40125.00%
Other theft81.18-27.27%
Drugs71.05-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79100.00%
Shoplifting40.52100.00%
Burglary40.52-55.56%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Theft from the person30.3950.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.7831.82%
Anti-social behaviour173.79-32.00%
Other theft112.2237.50%
Drugs101.44150.00%
Burglary91.31200.00%
Public order41.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-71.43%
Theft from the person20.26-77.78%
Shoplifting20.26-33.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.5247.06%
Violence and sexual offences223.27-21.43%
Theft from the person92.88800.00%
Other theft81.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.05600.00%
Drugs40.920.00%
Burglary30.52-25.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-71.43%
Public order20.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.12-34.88%
Anti-social behaviour173.66-29.17%
Other theft122.22100.00%
Vehicle crime71.57133.33%
Public order60.92100.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-94.44%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.140.00%
Other theft62.360.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202440
April 202414
January 202427
December 202317
November 202325
October 202317
September 202324

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202426
December 202329
November 202322
October 202328
September 202343

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
March 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 202318

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Columbia Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hanshaw Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Back Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Gaskarth Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Burnt Oak Broadway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Market Lane
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Roscoff Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Fortune Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Briar Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Park Croft
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Silkstream Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Merrivale Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. South Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. North Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cameron Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newton Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Hutton Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Pavilion Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Gatting Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Orange Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kirton Walk
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 26. Nurse Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Vancouver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cooms Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bradman Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Lynford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1