Crime Rate in Colindale South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colindale South

The total recorded crimes in Colindale South, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colindale South crime rate of 0.92 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 South, encompassing approximately 207,713 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (35.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Drugs: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Colindale South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Aerodrome Road with total crimes: 15
  • Thonrey Close with total crimes: 11

How safe is Colindale South?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Colindale South reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 1,177 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Colindale South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, Colindale South had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,443 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Colindale South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, Colindale South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Colindale South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Colindale South has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Colindale South crimes were 1,177. The crime rate of Colindale South in 2024 was 5.67 (year) or 0.47 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colindale South were around 1,443 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.95 (year) or 0.58 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colindale South)CrimesRank (Colindale South)CrimesRank (Colindale South)
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
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
Colindale North112 11690 141,232 17
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (67 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202554
March 202543
February 202547
January 202539
December 202436
November 202454
October 202441
September 202432
August 202439

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202545
March 202539
February 202535
January 202547
December 202450
November 202467
October 202463
September 202436
August 202467

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202514
February 20254
January 202513
December 202415
November 202416
October 202422
September 202424
August 20245

A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202530
March 202512
February 202513
January 20256
December 20243
November 202431
October 202416
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
December 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202515
February 20257
January 202513
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 202411
October 20242
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202514
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 202414
September 20249
August 20245

High Crime Locations Colindale South in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Aerodrome Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Thonrey Close (Map)
Total11
Drugs6
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stonecrop Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Chronicle Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. East Drive (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Varley Parade (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
9. Boulevard Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Other theft2
10. Orchard Gate (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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