Crime Rate in Childs Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Childs Hill

The total recorded crimes in Childs Hill, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Childs Hill crime rate of 2.15 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 Childs Hill, encompassing approximately 83,799 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Childs Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodborough Road with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Golders Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Childs Hill?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Childs Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 1,279 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Childs Hill witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Childs Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnet average, with 2,456 crimes compared to 1,508. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Childs Hill witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Childs Hill Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Childs Hill has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Childs Hill crimes were 1,279. The crime rate of Childs Hill in 2024 was 15.26 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Childs Hill were around 2,456 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.31 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon220 11,639 12,916 1
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
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

Childs Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 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 (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (47 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202544
January 202542
December 202441
November 202447
October 202446
September 202440
August 202452
April 202460

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202533
December 202446
November 202426
October 202434
September 202437
August 202431
May 20241
April 202430
March 20242

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202517
December 202418
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 20247
April 202416

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20253
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202517
December 202422
November 202422
October 202426
September 202416
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 202418

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202513
December 202416
November 202426
October 202412
September 202417
August 202412
April 202429

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202511
December 202421
November 202416
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 20259
December 202414
November 20246
October 202416
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Childs Hill in February 2025

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

1. Rodborough Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Golders Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Accommodation Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Bentley Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Broadwalk Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
7. Granville Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1

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