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

Overview of Crime in HA8 8DZ

PURCELLS AVENUE, HA8 8DZ, Barnet has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.37 per 1,000 population. This HA8 8DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA8 postcode area, which has experienced 437 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA8 8DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 8DZ, encompassing approximately 5339 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HA8 8DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Close with total crimes: 3
  • Heronsgate with total crimes: 3
  • The Drive with total crimes: 2

PURCELLS AVENUE, HA8 8DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-50.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.5620.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.940.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.12-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Public order40.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

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 offences115.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.0666.67%
Vehicle crime41.87300.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Barnes Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heronsgate
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Campbell Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Stonegrove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fernhurst Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ashcombe Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mowbray Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Compass Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hillside Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1