Crime Rate in Cricklewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cricklewood

The total recorded crimes in Cricklewood, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cricklewood crime rate of 4.29 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-17.95% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-39.02% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
Cricklewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Geron Way with total crimes: 10
  • Woodley Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Clitterhouse Crescent with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Cricklewood has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cricklewood)CrimesRank (Cricklewood)CrimesRank (Cricklewood)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill176 51,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak202 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley188 41,265 42,298 3
Colindale South191 31,177 61,443 9
Hendon175 61,227 52,186 5
Friern Barnet123 91,008 81,788 7
Edgware138 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green108 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End108 14817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside117 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley109 12791 111,287 14
Colindale North112 11690 141,232 17
East Barnet91 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park105 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale103 16693 131,244 15
Mill Hill96 18659 151,237 16
High Barnet98 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse72 22565 201,094 19
Whetstone82 20555 21970 22
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

Cricklewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Cricklewood in May 2025

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

1. Geron Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodley Crescent (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
3. Clitterhouse Crescent (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Galsworthy Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edward Close (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Claremont Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brent Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Depot Approach (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Yew Grove (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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