Crime Rate in Barnet Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnet Vale

The total recorded crimes in Barnet Vale, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnet Vale crime rate of 1.95 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 Vale, encompassing approximately 52,756 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Barnet Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyonsdown Road with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Bentley Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Barnet Vale?

To understand the safety of Barnet Vale, we need to analyze Barnet Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Barnet Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 693 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnet Vale recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, Barnet Vale had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,244 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnet Vale recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, Barnet Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barnet Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barnet Vale has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Barnet Vale crimes were 693. The crime rate of Barnet Vale in 2024 was 13.14 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnet Vale were around 1,244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.58 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet Vale)CrimesRank (Barnet Vale)CrimesRank (Barnet Vale)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill176 51,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak202 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley188 41,265 42,298 3
Colindale South191 31,177 61,443 9
Hendon175 61,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood150 71,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet123 91,008 81,788 7
Edgware138 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green108 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End108 14817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside117 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley109 12791 111,287 14
Colindale North112 11690 141,232 17
East Barnet91 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park105 15618 181,309 13
Mill Hill96 18659 151,237 16
High Barnet98 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse72 22565 201,094 19
Whetstone82 20555 21970 22
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

Barnet Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202510
February 202523
January 202510
December 202415
November 202419
October 202418
September 202419
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202521
March 202519
February 202521
January 202527
December 202415
November 202420
October 202424
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202526
March 202526
February 202530
January 202542
December 202418
November 202411
October 202421
September 202425
August 202419

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202514
February 202513
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 202419
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Barnet Vale in May 2025

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

1. Lyonsdown Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Drugs1
3. Bentley Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Raydean Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Warwick Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leicester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Hexham Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Potter'S Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1

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