THE DRIVE, HA8 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 8PS

THE DRIVE, HA8 8PS, Barnet has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This HA8 8PS 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 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 8PS, encompassing approximately 4980 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HA8 8PS Crime Hotspots

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

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

THE DRIVE, HA8 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.62133.33%
Other theft51.410.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-63.64%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.42-26.67%
Drugs52.21150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.23114.29%
Violence and sexual offences83.0133.33%
Public order51.61150.00%
Theft from the person31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.0216.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.41-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.20150.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Other theft20.40-66.67%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.03-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.41-33.33%
Other theft61.20100.00%
Public order51.2025.00%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences107.43-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.01-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Public order40.80-33.33%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.610.00%
Public order62.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 202415
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rectory Lane
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Stream Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Golders Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heather Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Campbell Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ranelagh Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Heronsgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1