Crime Rate in Childs Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Childs Hill

The total recorded crimes in Childs Hill, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Childs Hill crime rate of 2.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (51.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (15.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
Childs Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golders Way with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Finchley Road 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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 July 2025 the Childs Hill has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Childs Hill)CrimesRank (Childs Hill)CrimesRank (Childs Hill)
West Hendon276 11,639 12,916 1
Burnt Oak217 31,329 22,195 4
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

Childs Hill 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 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202522
May 202521
April 202514
March 202519
February 202517
January 202513
December 202416
November 202426
October 202412
September 202417
August 202412

A total of 554 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202545
May 202550
April 202549
March 202546
February 202544
January 202542
December 202441
November 202447
October 202446
September 202440
August 202452

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202535
May 202532
April 202534
March 202550
February 202528
January 202533
December 202446
November 202426
October 202434
September 202437
August 202431

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202512
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202515
April 202520
March 202511
February 202517
January 202517
December 202422
November 202422
October 202426
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 202513
January 20253
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202512
May 202516
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 202421
November 202416
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 116 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 202516
January 20259
December 202414
November 20246
October 202416
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20251
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20256
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 202517
December 202418
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Childs Hill in July 2025

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

1. Golders Way (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person4
Other theft3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Finchley Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Rodborough Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Bentley Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Madoc Close (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Cloister Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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