Crime Rate in Cricklewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cricklewood

The total recorded crimes in Cricklewood, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cricklewood crime rate of 3.81 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
Cricklewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodley Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Yew Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Edward Close with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Cricklewood has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 ranking 7th 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.

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
Colindale South138 61,177 61,443 9
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

Cricklewood 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 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).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202537
December 202422
November 202424
October 202434
September 202432
August 202430
April 202438

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202518
December 20247
November 202416
October 202418
September 202423
August 20245
May 20242
April 202413
March 20241

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202513
December 20249
November 202415
October 202418
September 202412
August 20246
April 202415

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202534
December 202435
November 202430
October 202438
September 202439
August 202435
May 20241
April 202431

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202510
December 202420
November 202435
October 202421
September 202417
August 20243
April 202422

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
April 202412

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 202418
August 20248
April 202412

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
April 20245

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 20244
August 20246
April 20249

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Cricklewood in February 2025

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

1. Woodley Crescent (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Yew Grove (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Edward Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Geron Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Howard Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Depot Approach (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Kara Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Tilling Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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