Crime Rate in Golders Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Golders Green

The total recorded crimes in Golders Green, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Golders Green crime rate of 1.67 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 Golders Green, encompassing approximately 78,057 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
Golders Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Way with total crimes: 13
  • Clifton Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Hendon Park Row with total crimes: 7

How safe is Golders Green?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Golders Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 698 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Golders Green witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, Golders Green had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,415 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Golders Green witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Golders Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Golders Green has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Golders Green crimes were 698. The crime rate of Golders Green in 2024 was 8.94 (year) or 0.75 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Golders Green were around 1,415 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.13 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Golders Green)CrimesRank (Golders Green)CrimesRank (Golders Green)
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
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
Garden Suburb62 24462 24786 23
Underhill69 23467 23765 24

Golders Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 202513
January 20257
December 20245
November 202414
October 20246
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202523
May 202522
April 202521
March 202521
February 202517
January 202520
December 202415
November 202423
October 202424
September 202429
August 202426

A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202530
May 202525
April 202521
March 202531
February 202523
January 202528
December 202425
November 202424
October 202414
September 202435
August 202422

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 20259
January 202517
December 20245
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202518
May 20257
April 20258
March 202513
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 20258
January 202512
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Golders Green in July 2025

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

1. Bridge Way (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Clifton Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hendon Park Row (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashbourne Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Portsdown Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Hayes Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Woodville Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Gloucester Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Monks Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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