Crime Rate in Edgwarebury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgwarebury

The total recorded crimes in Edgwarebury, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgwarebury crime rate of 1.64 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 Edgwarebury, encompassing approximately 34,814 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-64.00% decrease)
Edgwarebury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Ramillies Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fairmead Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Edgwarebury?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Edgwarebury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 552 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Edgwarebury recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Edgwarebury had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,001 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Edgwarebury recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Edgwarebury Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Edgwarebury has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Edgwarebury crimes were 552. The crime rate of Edgwarebury in 2024 was 15.86 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Edgwarebury were around 1,001 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.75 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 21 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
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
Whetstone60 22555 21970 22
Underhill61 21467 23765 24
Garden Suburb42 24462 24786 23

Edgwarebury 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 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202515
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 20248
August 20244
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
April 20249

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202525
December 202414
November 202423
October 202432
September 202419
August 202417
April 202423

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
April 202416

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202519
December 202419
November 202416
October 202422
September 202425
August 202413
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 202424

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Edgwarebury in February 2025

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

1. Worcester Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Ramillies Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Fairmead Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Westmere Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parnell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Knightswood Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
8. Edgwarebury Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wolmer Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parsons Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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