Crime Rate in Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnet

The total recorded crimes in Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 2,942 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnet crime rate of 7.56 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (725) incidents (13.99% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (694) incidents (1.76% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (290) incidents (7.01% increase)
Barnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 22
  • 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 (46 crimes), is 166 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Barnet.

Similarly, the area of Brent Cross & Staples Corner (167 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Woodside Park (19 crimes), with a difference of 148 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Barnet.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Hendon212
Burnt Oak202
Colindale South191
West Finchley188
Childs Hill176

Safest Wards:

Whetstone82
Edgwarebury73
Woodhouse72
Underhill67
Garden Suburb46

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brent Cross & Staples Corner167
Burnt Oak & Watling Park140
Hendon Central138
Mill Hill East114
Colindale East114

Safest Areas:

North Hendon & Sunny Hill34
Osidge31
West Finchley28
Oak Hill21
Woodside Park19

Barnet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barnet has recorded 2,942 crimes with crime rate of 7.56 ranking 180th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Barnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 1445 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 259 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025259
April 2025225
March 2025125
February 2025136
January 2025109
December 2024114
November 2024141
October 2024138
September 2024130
August 202468

A total of 1487 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025146
March 2025157
February 2025129
January 2025134
December 2024141
November 2024166
October 2024154
September 2024156
August 2024146
July 202414
June 20244

A total of 113 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202512
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245
June 20242

A total of 151 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202517
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 202420
October 202420
September 202418
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 6476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 647.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 755 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025725
April 2025636
March 2025672
February 2025544
January 2025612
December 2024563
November 2024639
October 2024682
September 2024648
August 2024755

A total of 2158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025206
April 2025203
March 2025229
February 2025182
January 2025227
December 2024223
November 2024254
October 2024281
September 2024262
August 202480
July 202411

A total of 1982 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 198.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025157
April 2025164
March 2025203
February 2025198
January 2025246
December 2024244
November 2024227
October 2024226
September 2024185
August 2024132

A total of 2112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 211.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 255 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025247
April 2025216
March 2025238
February 2025212
January 2025214
December 2024211
November 2024255
October 2024210
September 2024224
August 202485

A total of 6678 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 556.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 720 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025694
April 2025682
March 2025720
February 2025616
January 2025618
December 2024654
November 2024671
October 2024711
September 2024671
August 2024597
July 202424
June 202420

A total of 3033 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 275.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 385 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025290
April 2025271
March 2025353
February 2025300
January 2025342
December 2024278
November 2024385
October 2024368
September 2024322
August 2024119
July 20245

A total of 1415 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 2025165
March 2025180
February 2025135
January 2025143
December 2024152
November 2024160
October 2024204
September 2024165
August 2024100
July 20244

A total of 531 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202546
March 202549
February 202547
January 202545
December 202449
November 202459
October 202454
September 202454
August 202453
July 20241

A total of 363 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202530
March 202530
February 202532
January 202548
December 202434
November 202442
October 202442
September 202446
August 202425
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 861 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202591
March 2025105
February 2025106
January 202575
December 2024105
November 202491
October 202494
September 202466
August 202444
July 20249

High Crime Locations Barnet in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting18
Theft from the person6
Public order2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting22
3. Bridge Way (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting18
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
4. Winifred Place (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person3
Public order3
Other crime1
5. Bittacy Hill (Map)
Total20
Drugs14
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
6. Back Lane (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Robbery2
Drugs2
Public order1
Burglary1

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