Crime Rate in Cricklewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cricklewood

The total recorded crimes in Cricklewood, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cricklewood crime rate of 5.06 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 Cricklewood, encompassing approximately 34,948 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (48.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
Cricklewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yew Grove with total crimes: 12
  • Geron Way with total crimes: 9
  • Woodley Crescent with total crimes: 9

How safe is Cricklewood?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Cricklewood reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 1,121 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cricklewood witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, Cricklewood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnet average, with 2,072 crimes compared to 1,508. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cricklewood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cricklewood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cricklewood has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 5.06 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Cricklewood crimes were 1,121. The crime rate of Cricklewood in 2024 was 32.08 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cricklewood were around 2,072 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.29 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cricklewood)CrimesRank (Cricklewood)CrimesRank (Cricklewood)
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
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

Cricklewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 395 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202538
May 202532
April 202539
March 202541
February 202524
January 202537
December 202422
November 202424
October 202434
September 202432
August 202430

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
May 202522
April 202513
March 20258
February 202511
January 202518
December 20247
November 202416
October 202418
September 202423
August 20245

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202521
April 202526
March 202518
February 202514
January 202510
December 202420
November 202435
October 202421
September 202417
August 20243

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202533
May 202525
April 202541
March 202538
February 202526
January 202534
December 202435
November 202430
October 202438
September 202439
August 202435

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202515
April 202510
March 20259
February 202521
January 202513
December 20249
November 202415
October 202418
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20254
April 202510
March 202510
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Cricklewood in July 2025

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

1. Yew Grove (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Geron Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Woodley Crescent (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Claremont Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Kara Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
6. Pennine Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Wilkinson Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Howard Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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