Crime Rate in Golders Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Golders Green

The total recorded crimes in Golders Green, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Golders Green crime rate of 1.38 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Golders Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Way with total crimes: 8
  • Woodville Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hendon Park Row with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Golders Green has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 12th 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.

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
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

Golders Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202517
December 20245
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 20241
July 20241
April 202413

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20257
December 20245
November 202414
October 20246
September 202414
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202511
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202520
December 202415
November 202423
October 202424
September 202429
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202528
December 202425
November 202424
October 202414
September 202435
August 202422
April 202418

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202512
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
April 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Golders Green in February 2025

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

1. Bridge Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Woodville Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hendon Park Row (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Theft from the person1
4. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Heather Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Farm Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Alba Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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