Crime Rate in Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hendon

The total recorded crimes in Hendon, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hendon crime rate of 1.37 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 Hendon, encompassing approximately 112,167 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sunny Gardens Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hendon?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Hendon reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 1,227 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hendon witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hendon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnet average, with 2,186 crimes compared to 1,508. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hendon witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, Hendon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hendon Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hendon has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 2.92 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Hendon crimes were 1,227. The crime rate of Hendon in 2024 was 10.94 (year) or 0.91 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hendon were around 2,186 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.49 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking 5 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
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 Suburb42 24462 24786 23

Hendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202533
January 202533
December 202425
November 202440
October 202456
September 202446
August 202434
July 20241
April 202434

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202539
January 202529
December 202439
November 202430
October 202435
September 202430
August 202446
April 202440

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202417
September 202419
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202412
September 202414
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202515
December 202411
November 202424
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410
April 202428

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20258
December 202419
November 202419
October 202424
September 202433
August 20244
April 202414

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202522
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249
April 202412

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Hendon in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sunny Gardens Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wilshaw Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
6. Wheatley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hall Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Swynford Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Church Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Babington Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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