MORAY CLOSE, HA8 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 8AS

MORAY CLOSE, HA8 8AS, Barnet has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This HA8 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 8AS, encompassing approximately 5187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

HA8 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellamy Close with total crimes: 6
  • Knightswood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bushfield Crescent with total crimes: 4

MORAY CLOSE, HA8 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences95.9880.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.16150.00%
Vehicle crime40.96100.00%
Public order40.77300.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.120.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime20.39-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.78-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour91.93800.00%
Vehicle crime51.73400.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.05266.67%
Burglary52.12-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary74.24-12.50%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.58-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-50.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime128.6771.43%
Burglary82.31166.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.5440.00%
Drugs61.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-42.86%
Public order40.77-42.86%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.750.00%
Public order71.350.00%
Vehicle crime71.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.350.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20249
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202410
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA8 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bellamy Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Knightswood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bushfield Crescent
    Total4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hamonde Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 5. Glengall Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Burrell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Springwood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Morley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cranmer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Moray Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hartland Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Atlas Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1