Crime Rate in East Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Barnet

The total recorded crimes in East Barnet, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Barnet crime rate of 2.39 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 East Barnet, encompassing approximately 49,817 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (115.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
East Barnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Lawton Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is East Barnet?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, East Barnet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 586 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Barnet recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, East Barnet had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,325 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, East Barnet witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, East Barnet has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Barnet Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Barnet has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total East Barnet crimes were 586. The crime rate of East Barnet in 2024 was 11.76 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Barnet were around 1,325 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.60 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Barnet)CrimesRank (East Barnet)CrimesRank (East Barnet)
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
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
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

East Barnet 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202520
May 202537
April 202525
March 202524
February 202519
January 202525
December 202425
November 202426
October 202420
September 202428
August 202424

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202527
May 202518
April 202514
March 202520
February 202512
January 202514
December 202419
November 202418
October 202417
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20257
April 202515
March 20259
February 202516
January 202515
December 202412
November 202415
October 20245
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 202411
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 202510
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations East Barnet in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Lawton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Belmont Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shurland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Parkside Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albert Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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