Crime Rate in Edgwarebury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgwarebury

The total recorded crimes in Edgwarebury, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgwarebury crime rate of 2.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Edgwarebury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bushfield Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Hartland Close with total crimes: 4
  • Maytree Close 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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 May 2025 the Edgwarebury has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edgwarebury)CrimesRank (Edgwarebury)CrimesRank (Edgwarebury)
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
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
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

Edgwarebury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202512
March 202522
February 202512
January 202519
December 202419
November 202416
October 202422
September 202425
August 202413
July 20242

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 202515
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202516
February 20259
January 202525
December 202414
November 202423
October 202432
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
September 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246

High Crime Locations Edgwarebury in May 2025

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

1. Bushfield Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hartland Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maytree Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harcourt Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hamonde Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Spur Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Hendon Wood Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glenwood Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Westmere Drive (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. North Dene (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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