Crime Rate in Edgware: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgware

The total recorded crimes in Edgware, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgware crime rate of 1.01 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Edgware Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Approach Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 May 2025 the Edgware has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 0.87 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edgware)CrimesRank (Edgware)CrimesRank (Edgware)
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
Cricklewood150 71,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet123 91,008 81,788 7
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

Edgware Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 202514
February 20255
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 20248

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202519
February 202510
January 202516
December 202411
November 202423
October 202416
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202524
March 202538
February 202518
January 202529
December 202432
November 202428
October 202428
September 202434
August 202435

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202529
March 202530
February 202527
January 202525
December 202423
November 202426
October 202428
September 202420
August 202425

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
August 20241

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202515
February 202516
January 202514
December 202414
November 202417
October 202431
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 202514
February 202513
January 20254
December 202412
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Edgware in May 2025

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

1. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Approach Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stream Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Limes Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Edgware (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
7. Brannigan Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Selvage Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
9. Hale Lane (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Mowbray Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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