HIGHWOOD AVENUE, N12 8QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N12 8QL

HIGHWOOD AVENUE, N12 8QL, Barnet has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This N12 8QL 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 8QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N12 8QL, encompassing approximately 6021 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

N12 8QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winifred Place with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Grangeway with total crimes: 3

HIGHWOOD AVENUE, N12 8QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.8130.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.16-30.77%
Public order61.49200.00%
Other theft61.00500.00%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Shoplifting30.50-70.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.14550.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.16-28.57%
Shoplifting101.66-50.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-66.67%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.3255.56%
Vehicle crime62.33100.00%
Other theft31.00-70.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Theft from the person20.33-60.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-83.33%
Drugs20.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9750.00%
Other theft101.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.66-18.18%
Shoplifting81.490.00%
Theft from the person51.3366.67%
Burglary40.83-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.66-40.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.47-15.38%
Burglary91.83800.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.49-20.00%
Shoplifting81.33700.00%
Vehicle crime51.3325.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Robbery40.66100.00%
Public order40.6633.33%
Theft from the person30.6650.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.160.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 202420
January 20248
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N12 8QL 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
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Grangeway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Percy Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fairfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lodge Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fredericks Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Friern Watch Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ravensdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Albert Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Claire Court
    Total1
    Other theft1