Crime Rate in Golders Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Golders Green

The total recorded crimes in Golders Green, Barnet, UK in April 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Golders Green crime rate of 1.41 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
Golders Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Way with total crimes: 18
  • Golders Green Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brent Street 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 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 April 2025 the Golders Green has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Golders Green)CrimesRank (Golders Green)CrimesRank (Golders Green)
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
Friern Barnet144 81,008 81,788 7
Edgware117 12880 91,602 8
Totteridge & Woodside141 9642 161,045 20
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

Golders Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202521
February 202517
January 202520
December 202415
November 202423
October 202424
September 202429
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202513
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202531
February 202523
January 202528
December 202425
November 202424
October 202414
September 202435
August 202422

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20259
February 202513
January 20257
December 20245
November 202414
October 20246
September 202414
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 202521
February 20258
January 202512
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Golders Green in April 2025

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

1. Bridge Way (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Golders Green Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Brent Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Flower Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
5. A598 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Ashbourne Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highfield Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Portsdown Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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