Crime Rate in Colindale North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colindale North

The total recorded crimes in Colindale North, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colindale North crime rate of 1.78 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Colindale North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Long Mead with total crimes: 11
  • Colindale with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Colindale North has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 1.78 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colindale North)CrimesRank (Colindale North)CrimesRank (Colindale North)
West Hendon276 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill218 21,279 32,456 2
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
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

Colindale North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 202537
April 202519
March 20251
February 202511
January 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202530
May 202526
April 202528
March 202534
February 202537
January 202529
December 202427
November 202424
October 202439
September 202426
August 202429

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202527
May 202523
April 202527
March 202525
February 202528
January 202524
December 202429
November 202443
October 202422
September 202437
August 202435

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20258
April 202511
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Colindale North in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Long Mead (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Colindale (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Valentina Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
6. Broadhead Strand (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
7. Parklea Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
8. Withers Mead (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cottenham Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
10. Linklea Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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