Crime Rate in Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnet

The total recorded crimes in Barnet, UK in March 2025 are around 3,090 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnet crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barnet, encompassing approximately 389,344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (720) incidents (16.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (672) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (353) incidents (17.67% increase)
Barnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aerodrome Road with total crimes: 23
  • Winifred Place with total crimes: 23
  • Bridge Way with total crimes: 20

Barnet Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Barnet?

To understand the safety of Barnet, we need to analyze Barnet crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Barnet has recorded 20,339 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 52.24 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 309 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 36,190 crimes with a crime rate of 92.95, ranking it 142 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Barnet reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 20,339 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Barnet recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnet experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 36,190 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Barnet recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Barnet is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Barnet has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Barnet Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, West Hendon (212 crimes), and the safest, Garden Suburb (63 crimes), is 149 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Barnet.

Similarly, the area of Brent Cross & Staples Corner (178 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Osidge (16 crimes), with a difference of 162 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Barnet.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Hendon212
Childs Hill192
Hendon185
Burnt Oak177
Cricklewood172

Safest Wards:

East Barnet95
Woodhouse83
Underhill82
Edgwarebury79
Garden Suburb63

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brent Cross & Staples Corner178
Hendon Central128
Edgware Central127
North Finchley114
Golders Green South113

Safest Areas:

Mill Hill Park44
North Hendon & Sunny Hill42
West Finchley25
Oak Hill21
Osidge16

Barnet Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barnet has recorded 3,090 crimes with crime rate of 7.94 ranking 8816th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 13 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Barnet crimes were 20,339. The crime rate of Barnet in 2024 was 52.24 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking it 309 danzarous in the UK. Barnet ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnet were around 36,190 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.95 (year) or 7.75 (month) ranking 142 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Barnet ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 13 as per crime rate of Barnet

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Sutton20 278,988 1915,828 18
Brent85 2224,651 240,527 1
Harrow1,686 2012,311 1519,636 19
Richmond upon Thames1,291 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,755 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,579 169,994 1617,989 15
Redbridge2,425 1516,685 1029,930 10
Bromley2,441 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,312 128,165 1415,645 12
Havering2,043 1113,869 1125,160 11
Barking and Dagenham2,070 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,644 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,580 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,913 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,658 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,932 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,196 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,299 222,638 136,086 2

Barnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (720 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (672 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 616 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 544 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (618 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (612 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 654 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 563 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (671 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (639 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (711 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (682 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (671 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (648 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (755 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (597 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202532
January 202548
December 202434
November 202442
October 202442
September 202446
August 202425
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 1243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 138.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025180
February 2025135
January 2025143
December 2024152
November 2024160
October 2024204
September 2024165
August 2024100
July 20244

A total of 1649 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 206.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 255 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025238
February 2025212
January 2025214
December 2024211
November 2024255
October 2024210
September 2024224
August 202485

A total of 5302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 530.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 720 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025720
February 2025616
January 2025618
December 2024654
November 2024671
October 2024711
September 2024671
August 2024597
July 202424
June 202420

A total of 961 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 120.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025125
February 2025136
January 2025109
December 2024114
November 2024141
October 2024138
September 2024130
August 202468

A total of 1749 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 194.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025229
February 2025182
January 2025227
December 2024223
November 2024254
October 2024281
September 2024262
August 202480
July 202411

A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245
June 20242

A total of 1201 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 120.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025157
February 2025129
January 2025134
December 2024141
November 2024166
October 2024154
September 2024156
August 2024146
July 202414
June 20244

A total of 411 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202547
January 202545
December 202449
November 202459
October 202454
September 202454
August 202453
July 20241

A total of 695 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025105
February 2025106
January 202575
December 2024105
November 202491
October 202494
September 202466
August 202444
July 20249

A total of 2472 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 274.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 385 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025353
February 2025300
January 2025342
December 2024278
November 2024385
October 2024368
September 2024322
August 2024119
July 20245

A total of 5115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 639.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 755 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025672
February 2025544
January 2025612
December 2024563
November 2024639
October 2024682
September 2024648
August 2024755

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 202420
October 202420
September 202418
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 1661 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 207.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025203
February 2025198
January 2025246
December 2024244
November 2024227
October 2024226
September 2024185
August 2024132

High Crime Locations Barnet in March 2025

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

1. Aerodrome Road (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
2. Winifred Place (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Other theft2
3. Bridge Way (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Burglary2
Robbery1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order2
Other theft2
6. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1

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