Crime Rate in Burnt Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burnt Oak

The total recorded crimes in Burnt Oak, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burnt Oak crime rate of 1.43 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 Burnt Oak, encompassing approximately 105,671 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Burnt Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gaskarth Road with total crimes: 11
  • Market Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Hutton Row with total crimes: 11

How safe is Burnt Oak?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Burnt Oak reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 1,329 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burnt Oak witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burnt Oak experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnet average, with 2,195 crimes compared to 1,508. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burnt Oak witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, Burnt Oak has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Burnt Oak Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Burnt Oak has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Burnt Oak crimes were 1,329. The crime rate of Burnt Oak in 2024 was 12.58 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burnt Oak were around 2,195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.77 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 4 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
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
Barnet Vale115 10693 131,244 15
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

Burnt Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 202417
September 202414
August 202411
April 20245

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 202413
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 202424
October 202411
September 202419
August 20247
April 202421

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202554
January 202542
December 202455
November 202459
October 202452
September 202452
August 202458
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 202449
March 20243

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202514
December 202413
November 202427
October 202410
September 202413
August 20248
April 202410

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202532
December 202433
November 202440
October 202446
September 202444
August 202462
April 202430

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 202414
November 202410
October 202418
September 202411
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202515
December 202411
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
April 20244

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
April 20241

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202515
December 202415
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Burnt Oak in February 2025

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

1. Gaskarth Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Market Lane (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Hutton Row (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
4. Back Lane (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person4
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Arundel Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Burnt Oak (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Public order2
8. Cameron Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. Hanshaw Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Marchant Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1

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