Crime Rate in Colindale South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colindale South

The total recorded crimes in Colindale South, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colindale South crime rate of 0.88 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (13.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Colindale South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 29
  • Varley Parade with total crimes: 20
  • Aerodrome Road with total crimes: 19

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 July 2025 the Colindale South has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colindale South)CrimesRank (Colindale South)CrimesRank (Colindale South)
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
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
Colindale North121 14690 141,232 17
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (59 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 470 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202559
May 202561
April 202545
March 202539
February 202535
January 202547
December 202450
November 202467

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 202522
April 202530
March 202512
February 202513
January 20256
December 20243
November 202431

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202511
April 202512
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 202411

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
December 20246

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202543
May 202553
April 202554
March 202543
February 202547
January 202539
December 202436
November 202454

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
April 202514
March 202514
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202511
April 202510
March 202515
February 20257
January 202513
December 20248
November 202411

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202514
April 202511
March 202514
February 20254
January 202513
December 202415
November 202416

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

High Crime Locations Colindale South in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Drugs3
Other crime2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
2. Varley Parade (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Aerodrome Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Hyde (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beaufort Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Orchard Gate (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stonecrop Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
9. Needleman Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Salk Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1

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