Crime Rate in Barnet Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnet Vale

The total recorded crimes in Barnet Vale, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnet Vale crime rate of 2.18 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Barnet Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lyonsdown Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Barnet Vale has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 2.18 ranking 10th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon220 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill180 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak151 51,329 22,195 4
West Finchley165 31,265 42,298 3
Hendon154 41,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood133 71,121 72,072 6
Colindale South138 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet107 131,008 81,788 7
Edgware118 9880 91,602 8
High Barnet121 8619 171,112 18
Golders Green108 12698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End114 11817 101,412 11
East Finchley80 20791 111,287 14
East Barnet80 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park99 15618 181,309 13
Colindale North105 14690 141,232 17
Mill Hill86 16659 151,237 16
Totteridge & Woodside81 18642 161,045 20
Woodhouse82 17565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury57 23552 221,001 21
Whetstone60 22555 21970 22
Underhill61 21467 23765 24
Garden Suburb42 24462 24786 23

Barnet Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202542
December 202418
November 202411
October 202421
September 202425
August 202419
April 202437

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202510
December 202415
November 202419
October 202418
September 202419
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 202413
March 20243

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202527
December 202415
November 202420
October 202424
September 202421
August 202424
May 20243
April 202427

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20255
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 202419
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
November 20241
October 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barnet Vale in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Lyonsdown Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Possession of weapons1
4. Stevenson Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Brook Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highlands Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
8. Abbotts Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Raydean Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bentley Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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