Crime Rate in Edgware: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgware

The total recorded crimes in Edgware, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgware crime rate of 0.87 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 Edgware, encompassing approximately 136,412 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Edgware Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Approach Road with total crimes: 11
  • Rectory Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Edgware?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Edgware reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 880 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Edgware witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Edgware experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,602 crimes compared to 1,508. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Edgware witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Edgware Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Edgware has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 0.87 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Edgware crimes were 880. The crime rate of Edgware in 2024 was 6.45 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Edgware were around 1,602 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.74 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking 8 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
Cricklewood133 71,121 72,072 6
Colindale South138 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet107 131,008 81,788 7
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

Edgware 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 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 (25 incidents).

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (4 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20254
December 202412
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202525
December 202423
November 202426
October 202428
September 202420
August 202425
June 20242
April 202424

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202529
December 202432
November 202428
October 202428
September 202434
August 202435
April 202430

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202516
December 202411
November 202423
October 202416
September 202414
August 20243
April 20249

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 20248
April 202413

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202514
December 202414
November 202417
October 202431
September 202411
August 20242
April 202411

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Edgware in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Approach Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
4. Hale Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edgware (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
7. Selvage Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Larkspur Grove (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manor Park Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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