Crime Rate in Colindale South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colindale South

The total recorded crimes in Colindale South, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colindale South crime rate of 0.66 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-25.53% decrease)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Colindale South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aerodrome Road with total crimes: 21
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Varley Parade 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Colindale South has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 0.66 ranking 6th 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.

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
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
Colindale North105 14690 141,232 17
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 South 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 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

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Robbery showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202513
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202413
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202547
January 202539
December 202436
November 202454
October 202441
September 202432
August 202439
April 202440
March 20241

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202535
January 202547
December 202450
November 202467
October 202463
September 202436
August 202467
April 202435

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20256
December 20243
November 202431
October 202416
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 202414
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202513
December 202415
November 202416
October 202422
September 202424
August 20245
May 20241
April 202417
March 20244

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 202411
October 20242
September 202412
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
December 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Colindale South in February 2025

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

1. Aerodrome Road (Map)
Total21
Theft from the person8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Shoplifting2
2. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Varley Parade (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Orchard Gate (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
5. East Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Beaufort Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
7. Boulevard Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. The Hyde (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Commander Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1

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