PURLEY AVENUE, NW2 1SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 1SB

PURLEY AVENUE, NW2 1SB, Barnet has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This NW2 1SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW2 postcode area, which has experienced 678 crimes and a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW2 1SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 1SB, encompassing approximately 6156 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW2 1SB area, explore the NW2 1SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

NW2 1SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Pennine Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Chiltern Gardens with total crimes: 5

PURLEY AVENUE, NW2 1SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.9254.55%
Vehicle crime52.7625.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Other theft30.49200.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.6636.36%
Anti-social behaviour112.44-21.43%
Vehicle crime41.79-55.56%
Public order30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.32-77.78%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.7555.56%
Violence and sexual offences112.27-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.7950.00%
Shoplifting91.46125.00%
Burglary51.4625.00%
Other theft40.81-33.33%
Public order30.6550.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.77-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour91.95-18.18%
Other theft61.460.00%
Vehicle crime60.9720.00%
Burglary40.97-63.64%
Other crime40.650.00%
Shoplifting40.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Robbery20.32-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.21-10.53%
Shoplifting122.76140.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.95-21.43%
Burglary111.79175.00%
Other theft61.79200.00%
Vehicle crime50.97-37.50%
Robbery30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Public order20.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7226.67%
Anti-social behaviour143.0955.56%
Vehicle crime82.2733.33%
Shoplifting51.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81300.00%
Robbery40.65300.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Burglary40.6533.33%
Other theft20.65-71.43%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.440.00%
Other theft71.460.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202411
January 202412
December 202317
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20249
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 1SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bentley Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pennine Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chiltern Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodley Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pennine Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Garth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Besant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mendip Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Compton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Douglas Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Somerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Sanderstead Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. The Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Cloister Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cheviot Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Woodvale Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Sandifer Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Handley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cricklewood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Norwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Purley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cheviot Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1