Crime Rate in Garden Suburb: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garden Suburb

The total recorded crimes in Garden Suburb, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garden Suburb crime rate of 1.80 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 Garden Suburb, encompassing approximately 23,281 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Garden Suburb Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maurice Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Hampstead Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Top with total crimes: 2

How safe is Garden Suburb?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Garden Suburb demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 462 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Garden Suburb recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Garden Suburb had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 786 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Garden Suburb recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Garden Suburb Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Garden Suburb has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 24th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Garden Suburb crimes were 462. The crime rate of Garden Suburb in 2024 was 19.84 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Garden Suburb were around 786 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.76 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 23 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
Edgwarebury57 23552 221,001 21
Whetstone60 22555 21970 22
Underhill61 21467 23765 24

Garden Suburb Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (2 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 202418
October 20245
September 20249
August 202412
April 20247

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202412
October 202421
September 202416
August 20247
July 20241
April 202415

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 20249
August 202412
April 202412

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Garden Suburb in February 2025

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

1. Maurice Walk (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hampstead Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Hill Top (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Neville Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Southway (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cedar Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Connaught Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Dorchester Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brookland Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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