Crime Rate in Childs Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Childs Hill

The total recorded crimes in Childs Hill, Barnet, UK in April 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Childs Hill crime rate of 2.06 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 Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (6.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
Childs Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Accommodation Road with total crimes: 9
  • Golders Way with total crimes: 9

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 April 2025 the Childs Hill has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 4th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon181 31,639 12,916 1
Colindale South192 11,177 61,443 9
Burnt Oak192 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley149 71,265 42,298 3
Hendon169 61,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood169 51,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet144 81,008 81,788 7
Edgware117 12880 91,602 8
Totteridge & Woodside141 9642 161,045 20
Golders Green110 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End126 10817 101,412 11
East Finchley108 14791 111,287 14
Colindale North119 11690 141,232 17
East Barnet96 17586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park101 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale94 18693 131,244 15
Mill Hill94 19659 151,237 16
Whetstone100 16555 21970 22
High Barnet76 21619 171,112 18
Woodhouse81 20565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury69 22552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb51 24462 24786 23
Underhill54 23467 23765 24

Childs Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202549
March 202546
February 202544
January 202542
December 202441
November 202447
October 202446
September 202440
August 202452

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202511
February 202517
January 202517
December 202422
November 202422
October 202426
September 202416
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202511
February 202516
January 20259
December 202414
November 20246
October 202416
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202510
February 202513
January 20253
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 202421
November 202416
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202534
March 202550
February 202528
January 202533
December 202446
November 202426
October 202434
September 202437
August 202431
May 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202519
February 202517
January 202513
December 202416
November 202426
October 202412
September 202417
August 202412

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 202517
December 202418
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Childs Hill in April 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Accommodation Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Golders Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broadwalk Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Granville Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Bentley Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. The Riding (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Garth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rodborough Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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