Crime Rate in Colindale North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colindale North

The total recorded crimes in Colindale North, Barnet, UK in April 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colindale North crime rate of 1.75 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
Colindale North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pasteur Close with total crimes: 11
  • Cottenham Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area 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 April 2025 the Colindale North has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colindale North)CrimesRank (Colindale North)CrimesRank (Colindale North)
West Hendon181 31,639 12,916 1
Colindale South192 11,177 61,443 9
Childs Hill173 41,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak192 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley149 71,265 42,298 3
Hendon169 61,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood169 51,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet144 81,008 81,788 7
Edgware117 12880 91,602 8
Totteridge & Woodside141 9642 161,045 20
Golders Green110 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End126 10817 101,412 11
East Finchley108 14791 111,287 14
East Barnet96 17586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park101 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale94 18693 131,244 15
Mill Hill94 19659 151,237 16
Whetstone100 16555 21970 22
High Barnet76 21619 171,112 18
Woodhouse81 20565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury69 22552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb51 24462 24786 23
Underhill54 23467 23765 24

Colindale North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

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 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

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 April 2025

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

1. Pasteur Close (Map)
Total11
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cottenham Drive (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Broadhead Strand (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Colindale (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Everglade Strand (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parklea Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Raven Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. Bristol Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
10. Coningsby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1

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