Crime Rate in Colindale North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colindale North

The total recorded crimes in Colindale North, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colindale North crime rate of 1.65 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 May were:

  • Drugs: (37) incidents (94.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
Colindale North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunn Mead with total crimes: 8
  • Pasteur Close with total crimes: 8
  • Raven Close with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 May 2025 the Colindale North has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colindale North)CrimesRank (Colindale North)CrimesRank (Colindale North)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill176 51,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak202 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley188 41,265 42,298 3
Colindale South191 31,177 61,443 9
Hendon175 61,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood150 71,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet123 91,008 81,788 7
Edgware138 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green108 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End108 14817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside117 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley109 12791 111,287 14
East Barnet91 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park105 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale103 16693 131,244 15
Mill Hill96 18659 151,237 16
High Barnet98 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse72 22565 201,094 19
Whetstone82 20555 21970 22
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

Colindale North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202527
March 202525
February 202528
January 202524
December 202429
November 202443
October 202422
September 202437
August 202435

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202528
March 202534
February 202537
January 202529
December 202427
November 202424
October 202439
September 202426
August 202429
July 20242

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202519
March 20251
February 202511
January 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Colindale North in May 2025

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

1. Dunn Mead (Map)
Total8
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Pasteur Close (Map)
Total8
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
3. Raven Close (Map)
Total7
Drugs7
4. Wardell Field (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Parklea Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Franco Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
8. Coxwell Boulevard (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lanacre Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Colindale (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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