Crime Rate in Friern Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Friern Barnet

The total recorded crimes in Friern Barnet, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Friern Barnet crime rate of 1.55 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 Friern Barnet, encompassing approximately 79,177 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
Friern Barnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pegasus Way with total crimes: 11
  • A1003 with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Friern Barnet?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Friern Barnet reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 1,008 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Friern Barnet witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, Friern Barnet experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,788 crimes compared to 1,508. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Friern Barnet witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Friern Barnet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Friern Barnet has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Friern Barnet crimes were 1,008. The crime rate of Friern Barnet in 2024 was 12.73 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Friern Barnet were around 1,788 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.58 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Friern Barnet)CrimesRank (Friern Barnet)CrimesRank (Friern Barnet)
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
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
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

Friern Barnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202534
March 202542
February 202532
January 202526
December 202443
November 202443
October 202430
September 202439
August 202432
July 20241

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202537
March 202524
February 202513
January 202518
December 202419
November 202427
October 202435
September 202428
August 202429

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 202523
February 202520
January 202516
December 202425
November 202423
October 202421
September 202423
August 20247

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202515
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202416
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 202413
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 202514
December 20249
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20249
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 202415
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Friern Barnet in May 2025

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

1. Pegasus Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A1003 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Earl Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Firs Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Turners Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. B550 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Beaconsfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Glenthorne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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