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

Overview of Crime in NW2 1SJ

PURLEY AVENUE, NW2 1SJ, Barnet has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population. This NW2 1SJ 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 1SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 1SJ, encompassing approximately 6289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

NW2 1SJ 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 1SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4354.55%
Anti-social behaviour162.7033.33%
Vehicle crime72.5440.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.52-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences111.9137.50%
Vehicle crime51.75-37.50%
Public order30.790.00%
Drugs30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.32-77.78%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.9575.00%
Shoplifting92.23125.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.27166.67%
Public order31.27200.00%
Other theft20.48-60.00%
Burglary20.32-60.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.91-33.33%
Burglary51.27-37.50%
Other theft50.790.00%
Other crime40.790.00%
Shoplifting40.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.54-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour122.38-14.29%
Shoplifting121.91140.00%
Burglary81.91300.00%
Other theft51.2766.67%
Vehicle crime30.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-60.00%
Public order20.32-60.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

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 offences199.8646.15%
Anti-social behaviour143.0240.00%
Public order52.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79400.00%
Shoplifting50.79150.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Other theft30.79-40.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences137.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.070.00%
Other theft51.590.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 20248
January 202412
December 202315
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202414
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
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
August 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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 1SJ 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. Mendip Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Compton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Douglas Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Somerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Sanderstead Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. The Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Cloister Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cheviot Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Purbeck Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cleveland Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Woodvale Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Sandifer Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cricklewood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Norwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Purley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cheviot Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Granville Road
    Total1
    Public order1