WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Childs Hill, Barnet

Comprehensive safety analysis for Childs Hill, localized within Barnet.

Total Crimes

205
trending_up +2.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

104.23per 1k
trending_up +1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

19,639

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour65
Violence & Sexual Offences52
Vehicle Crime21
Shoplifting17
Burglary13
Public Order10
Other Theft10
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Theft from Person4
Drug Offences3
Weapons Possession2
Robbery1
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Golders Way Map
Shoplifting: 10Public order: 2Possession of weapons: 1
13
On or near Rodborough Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1
11
On or near Woodley Crescent Map
Shoplifting: 9Anti-social behaviour: 1
10
On or near Bentley Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Vehicle crime: 2Burglary: 1
9
On or near Finchley Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near Horton Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 2Theft from the person: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Golders Green Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Other theft: 1
5
On or near Westcroft Way Map
Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
5

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Safety comparison within Barnet district.

Local Rank

#21safest in Barnet

National Safety

Top 15%Riskiest

City Average

88.37per 1k

Local Policing

Golders Green

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

ASB and associated drug dealing offences at Temple Fortune

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Continuation of Operation Woodson which has had good effect for the first few months. This good work must continue.
Encouraging reporting of ASB incidents to help build a better picture of problems in the area
Enforcement of the Public Space Protection Order, along with joint working with the Local Authority Community Safety Team

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Shoplifting

Specifically Temple Fortune area

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Develop intelligence around prolific offenders
Proactively target offenders and arrest/charge them
Work with community partners to share information and improve security within the stores
Use ASB legislation and Criminal Behaviour Orders to target the most prolific offenders. Banning them from the area if necessary

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Target offence hotspots
Improve crime prevention
Improve public awareness on the problem

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

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