Crime Rate in Colindale North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colindale North

The total recorded crimes in Colindale North, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colindale North crime rate of 1.55 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 Colindale North, encompassing approximately 67,878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Colindale North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Long Mead with total crimes: 6
  • Everglade Strand with total crimes: 6

How safe is Colindale North?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Colindale North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 690 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Colindale North recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Colindale North had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,232 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Colindale North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, Colindale North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Colindale North Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Colindale North has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Colindale North crimes were 690. The crime rate of Colindale North in 2024 was 10.17 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colindale North were around 1,232 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.15 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon220 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill180 21,279 32,456 2
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
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

Colindale North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (43 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202524
December 202429
November 202443
October 202422
September 202437
August 202435
April 202431

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202537
January 202529
December 202427
November 202424
October 202439
September 202426
August 202429
July 20242
June 20242
April 202425

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
August 20243
April 20249

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
April 20244

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Colindale North in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Long Mead (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Everglade Strand (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Great Strand (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Pasteur Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cottenham Drive (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broadhead Strand (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Parklea Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
9. Linklea Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Filton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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