Crime Rate in Friern Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Friern Barnet

The total recorded crimes in Friern Barnet, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Friern Barnet crime rate of 1.35 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
Friern Barnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Friern Barnet Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pert Close with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Friern Barnet has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 1.35 ranking 13th 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.

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
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
Edgwarebury57 23552 221,001 21
Whetstone60 22555 21970 22
Underhill61 21467 23765 24
Garden Suburb42 24462 24786 23

Friern Barnet 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 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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202516
December 202425
November 202423
October 202421
September 202423
August 20247
April 202421

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202518
December 202419
November 202427
October 202435
September 202428
August 202429
April 202427

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202526
December 202443
November 202443
October 202430
September 202439
August 202432
July 20241
April 202431

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
April 20246

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202513
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 202415
August 20243

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245
April 202427

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202514
December 20249
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
August 20246
April 202415

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
April 20245

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202416
September 20245
August 202411
April 20249

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Friern Barnet in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Friern Barnet Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Pert Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Albion Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Colney Hatch Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Parkhurst Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Greenway Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bedford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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