Crime Rate in Garden Suburb: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garden Suburb

The total recorded crimes in Garden Suburb, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garden Suburb crime rate of 2.66 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Garden Suburb Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Blandford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hampstead Lane with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 July 2025 the Garden Suburb has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.66 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garden Suburb)CrimesRank (Garden Suburb)CrimesRank (Garden Suburb)
West Hendon276 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill218 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak217 31,329 22,195 4
West Finchley189 41,265 42,298 3
Hendon166 91,227 52,186 5
Colindale South182 51,177 61,443 9
Cricklewood177 61,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet170 81,008 81,788 7
Edgware171 7880 91,602 8
Golders Green130 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End109 17817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside165 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley110 16791 111,287 14
Brunswick Park153 11618 181,309 13
East Barnet119 15586 191,325 12
High Barnet135 12619 171,112 18
Barnet Vale107 18693 131,244 15
Colindale North121 14690 141,232 17
Mill Hill94 20659 151,237 16
Woodhouse95 19565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury91 21552 221,001 21
Whetstone80 22555 21970 22
Underhill69 23467 23765 24

Garden Suburb Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202512
April 202512
March 202519
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202412
October 202421
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 202418
October 20245
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Garden Suburb in July 2025

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

1. Acacia Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Blandford Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hampstead Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holyoake Walk (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Denison Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. White Lodge Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Bancroft Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Maurice Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Hill Rise (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Church Mount (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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