Crime Rate in Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnet

The total recorded crimes in Barnet, UK in February 2026 are around 3,100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnet crime rate of 7.96 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (766) incidents (9.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (675) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (287) incidents (-15.34% decrease)
Barnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golders Way with total crimes: 40
  • Police Station with total crimes: 27
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 27

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Barnet has recorded 3,100 crimes with crime rate of 7.96 ranking 91th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,266 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,269 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,287 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,415 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,435 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,642 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield2,978 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,312 124,651 240,527 1

Barnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 766 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 675 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (700 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (594 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 793 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 679 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (661 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (648 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (810 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (759 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (718 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (658 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (796 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (652 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 875 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 866 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (804 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (709 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (725 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (694 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (682 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (636 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 20266
December 202510
November 202513
October 202520
September 202516
August 202520
July 202514
June 202521
May 202518
April 202515
March 202517
February 202514

A total of 2715 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 208.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 241 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026201
January 2026200
December 2025232
November 2025235
October 2025175
September 2025223
August 2025167
July 2025241
June 2025221
May 2025206
April 2025203
March 2025229
February 2025182

A total of 179 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202612
December 20259
November 202512
October 20257
September 202515
August 202515
July 202514
June 202522
May 202522
April 202516
March 202512
February 20256

A total of 760 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202665
January 202665
December 202574
November 202564
October 202569
September 202552
August 202551
July 202549
June 202555
May 202574
April 202546
March 202549
February 202547

A total of 3324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 255.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 346 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026284
January 2026346
December 2025286
November 2025257
October 2025262
September 2025254
August 2025274
July 2025224
June 2025224
May 2025247
April 2025216
March 2025238
February 2025212

A total of 9383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 721.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 875 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026766
January 2026700
December 2025793
November 2025648
October 2025810
September 2025718
August 2025652
July 2025875
June 2025709
May 2025694
April 2025682
March 2025720
February 2025616

A total of 426 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202637
January 202631
December 202529
November 202533
October 202527
September 202543
August 202535
July 202536
June 202535
May 202528
April 202530
March 202530
February 202532

A total of 1937 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 149.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026140
January 2026147
December 2025144
November 2025154
October 2025165
September 2025174
August 2025164
July 2025198
June 2025164
May 20257
April 2025165
March 2025180
February 2025135

A total of 2310 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 177.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026246
January 2026231
December 2025200
November 2025174
October 2025185
September 2025150
August 2025179
July 2025108
June 2025115
May 2025157
April 2025164
March 2025203
February 2025198

A total of 1976 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 152.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026131
January 2026129
December 2025128
November 2025165
October 2025169
September 2025158
August 2025145
July 2025180
June 2025199
May 2025140
April 2025146
March 2025157
February 2025129

A total of 2193 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 168.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 259 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026152
January 2026171
December 2025134
November 2025178
October 2025146
September 2025125
August 2025177
July 2025190
June 2025175
May 2025259
April 2025225
March 2025125
February 2025136

A total of 9069 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 697.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 866 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026675
January 2026594
December 2025679
November 2025661
October 2025759
September 2025658
August 2025796
July 2025866
June 2025804
May 2025725
April 2025636
March 2025672
February 2025544

A total of 4200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 323.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 405 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026287
January 2026339
December 2025296
November 2025360
October 2025405
September 2025355
August 2025305
July 2025318
June 2025321
May 2025290
April 2025271
March 2025353
February 2025300

A total of 1113 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202675
January 202675
December 202567
November 2025101
October 202586
September 202586
August 202567
July 202593
June 202586
May 202575
April 202591
March 2025105
February 2025106

High Crime Locations Barnet in February 2026

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

1. Golders Way (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting36
Public order4
2. Police Station (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs8
Public order6
Other theft3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting27
4. Winifred Place (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting22
Other theft2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Theft from the person3
Other theft2

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