PURCELLS AVENUE, HA8 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 8DU

PURCELLS AVENUE, HA8 8DU, Barnet has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population. This HA8 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 8DU, encompassing approximately 4961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HA8 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stream Lane with total crimes: 9
  • The Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Edgwarebury Lane with total crimes: 3

PURCELLS AVENUE, HA8 8DU 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.64125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-16.67%
Other theft41.010.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.23-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.04166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.61-16.67%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-71.43%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.2340.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-40.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.8566.67%
Vehicle crime51.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Other theft40.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.81-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.250.00%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Public order40.81-20.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-70.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.86-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.2266.67%
Public order52.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Vehicle crime40.81300.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.820.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stream Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edgwarebury Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kings Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mill Ridge
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heather Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Campbell Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ranelagh Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Compass Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Manor Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heronsgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1