Crime Rate in Friern Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Friern Barnet

The total recorded crimes in Friern Barnet, Barnet, UK in April 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Friern Barnet crime rate of 1.82 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 Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
Friern Barnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Ribblesdale Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 April 2025 the Friern Barnet has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 8th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Friern Barnet)CrimesRank (Friern Barnet)CrimesRank (Friern Barnet)
West Hendon181 31,639 12,916 1
Colindale South192 11,177 61,443 9
Childs Hill173 41,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak192 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley149 71,265 42,298 3
Hendon169 61,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood169 51,121 72,072 6
Edgware117 12880 91,602 8
Totteridge & Woodside141 9642 161,045 20
Golders Green110 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End126 10817 101,412 11
East Finchley108 14791 111,287 14
Colindale North119 11690 141,232 17
East Barnet96 17586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park101 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale94 18693 131,244 15
Mill Hill94 19659 151,237 16
Whetstone100 16555 21970 22
High Barnet76 21619 171,112 18
Woodhouse81 20565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury69 22552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb51 24462 24786 23
Underhill54 23467 23765 24

Friern Barnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ribblesdale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parkhurst Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Pert Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Strode Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Hopkins Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Constable Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hemington Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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