FRIERN WATCH AVENUE, N12 9NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N12 9NU

FRIERN WATCH AVENUE, N12 9NU, Barnet has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This N12 9NU 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 9NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N12 9NU, encompassing approximately 5543 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N12 9NU area, explore the N12 9NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

N12 9NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winifred Place with total crimes: 22
  • Torrington Park with total crimes: 3
  • Friern Park with total crimes: 3

FRIERN WATCH AVENUE, N12 9NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.84-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences101.98150.00%
Vehicle crime51.800.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Burglary40.720.00%
Public order40.72100.00%
Shoplifting40.72-60.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.590.00%
Shoplifting102.34-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80300.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Robbery20.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.6130.00%
Vehicle crime62.3420.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Other theft30.54-70.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.36-60.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-90.91%

In January 2024, 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 offences1110.101000.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.98-33.33%
Other theft101.8066.67%
Shoplifting81.800.00%
Vehicle crime51.4466.67%
Theft from the person50.90150.00%
Burglary30.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.38-11.76%
Burglary92.71350.00%
Shoplifting81.62700.00%
Other theft61.4450.00%
Robbery41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-87.50%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202413
January 202410
December 202315
November 202317

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 202420
January 20248
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N12 9NU 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. Torrington Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Friern Park
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Copwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Finchley Park
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Friern Watch Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fredericks Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Cardrew Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Friary Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Glenhurst Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Ravensdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1