Crime Rate in Burnt Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burnt Oak

The total recorded crimes in Burnt Oak, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 217 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burnt Oak crime rate of 2.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (14.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Burnt Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Market Lane 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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 July 2025 the Burnt Oak has recorded 217 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burnt Oak)CrimesRank (Burnt Oak)CrimesRank (Burnt Oak)
West Hendon276 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill218 21,279 32,456 2
West Finchley189 41,265 42,298 3
Hendon166 91,227 52,186 5
Colindale South182 51,177 61,443 9
Cricklewood177 61,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet170 81,008 81,788 7
Edgware171 7880 91,602 8
Golders Green130 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End109 17817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside165 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley110 16791 111,287 14
Brunswick Park153 11618 181,309 13
East Barnet119 15586 191,325 12
High Barnet135 12619 171,112 18
Barnet Vale107 18693 131,244 15
Colindale North121 14690 141,232 17
Mill Hill94 20659 151,237 16
Woodhouse95 19565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury91 21552 221,001 21
Whetstone80 22555 21970 22
Garden Suburb62 24462 24786 23
Underhill69 23467 23765 24

Burnt Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 501 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202554
May 202540
April 202537
March 202534
February 202526
January 202532
December 202433
November 202440
October 202446
September 202444
August 202462

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202514
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 202417
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202562
May 202566
April 202554
March 202556
February 202554
January 202542
December 202455
November 202459
October 202452
September 202452
August 202458

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 202414
November 202410
October 202418
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202511
April 202518
March 202519
February 20257
January 202514
December 202413
November 202427
October 202410
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
April 202513
March 202516
February 20254
January 202515
December 202415
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20258
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 202424
October 202411
September 202419
August 20247

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202515
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202519
April 20257
March 202511
February 202511
January 202515
December 202411
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20251
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Burnt Oak in July 2025

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

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Market Lane (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Gaskarth Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
5. Silkstream Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hanshaw Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Portman Gardens (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Langham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
9. Cressingham Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Playfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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