Crime Rate in Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hendon

The total recorded crimes in Hendon, Barnet, UK in March 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hendon crime rate of 1.65 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (41.03% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

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 March 2025 the Hendon has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill192 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak177 41,329 22,195 4
West Finchley169 71,265 42,298 3
Cricklewood172 51,121 72,072 6
Colindale South171 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet139 101,008 81,788 7
Edgware160 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green142 9698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End121 12817 101,412 11
East Finchley128 11791 111,287 14
East Barnet95 20586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park108 14618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale108 13693 131,244 15
Colindale North106 15690 141,232 17
Mill Hill97 19659 151,237 16
Totteridge & Woodside99 18642 161,045 20
Whetstone103 16555 21970 22
High Barnet99 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse83 21565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury79 23552 221,001 21
Underhill82 22467 23765 24
Garden Suburb63 24462 24786 23

Hendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202412
September 202414
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202539
January 202529
December 202439
November 202430
October 202435
September 202430
August 202446

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 202522
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202510
January 202515
December 202411
November 202424
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202417
September 202419
August 20242

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 20258
December 202419
November 202419
October 202424
September 202433
August 20244

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hendon in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
4. Sunny Gardens Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wilshaw Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
7. Woodburn Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Belle Vue Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
9. Wheatley Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Terrace (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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