BALLARDS LANE, N12 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N12 8LJ

BALLARDS LANE, N12 8LJ, Barnet has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population. This N12 8LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N12 postcode area, which has experienced 231 crimes and a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N12 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N12 8LJ, encompassing approximately 8385 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N12 8LJ area, explore the N12 8LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

N12 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winifred Place with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Regent Close with total crimes: 11

BALLARDS LANE, N12 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.0544.44%
Violence and sexual offences203.1066.67%
Public order122.3971.43%
Other theft111.43450.00%
Shoplifting81.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.95600.00%
Theft from the person60.83500.00%
Burglary30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36200.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.27-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences122.15-20.00%
Shoplifting121.43-62.50%
Public order71.4375.00%
Burglary40.83-20.00%
Other theft20.48-81.82%
Robbery20.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3212.88255.56%
Anti-social behaviour223.8257.14%
Violence and sexual offences152.62-11.76%
Other theft111.79-21.43%
Vehicle crime71.3140.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Burglary50.7225.00%
Public order40.60-55.56%
Theft from the person40.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.90-26.09%
Other theft142.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.67-30.00%
Public order91.670.00%
Shoplifting91.07-35.71%
Theft from the person81.07-11.11%
Vehicle crime50.95-28.57%
Burglary40.60-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.50-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour202.7425.00%
Robbery152.39650.00%
Other theft141.797.69%
Shoplifting141.67250.00%
Burglary111.67450.00%
Public order91.3128.57%
Theft from the person91.0728.57%
Vehicle crime71.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8320.00%
Drugs20.72-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.97-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour163.10-20.00%
Other theft131.91-31.58%
Public order71.55-22.22%
Theft from the person70.83-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.83-64.29%
Drugs50.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.6066.67%
Shoplifting40.60-55.56%
Robbery20.48-50.00%
Burglary20.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.340.00%
Other theft192.390.00%
Vehicle crime142.270.00%
Public order91.670.00%
Shoplifting91.070.00%
Theft from the person81.070.00%
Robbery40.950.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
April 202422
January 202414
December 202320
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202411
January 202414
December 202314
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
December 202315
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202432
January 20249
December 202314
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
April 202415
January 202417
December 202323
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N12 8LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winifred Place
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Regent Close
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Netherfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Rosemont Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Percy Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Churchfield Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fairfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Friern Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lodge Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hutton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Derby Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Dale Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Castle Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lambert Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Woodhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Albert Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1