Crime Rate in Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hendon

The total recorded crimes in Hendon, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hendon crime rate of 1.56 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area 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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hendon has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hendon)CrimesRank (Hendon)CrimesRank (Hendon)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill176 51,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak202 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley188 41,265 42,298 3
Colindale South191 31,177 61,443 9
Cricklewood150 71,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet123 91,008 81,788 7
Edgware138 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green108 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End108 14817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside117 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley109 12791 111,287 14
Colindale North112 11690 141,232 17
East Barnet91 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park105 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale103 16693 131,244 15
Mill Hill96 18659 151,237 16
High Barnet98 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse72 22565 201,094 19
Whetstone82 20555 21970 22
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

Hendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 202523
February 202510
January 202515
December 202411
November 202424
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202538
March 202533
February 202533
January 202533
December 202425
November 202440
October 202456
September 202446
August 202434
July 20241

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 202517
February 202513
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202412
September 202414
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202417
September 202419
August 20242

A total of 389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202539
March 202555
February 202539
January 202529
December 202439
November 202430
October 202435
September 202430
August 202446

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202511
February 202513
January 202522
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202512
March 202516
February 202510
January 20258
December 202419
November 202419
October 202424
September 202433
August 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 20256
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247

High Crime Locations Hendon in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Sunningfields Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wroughton Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. St Mary'S Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Tenterden Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Brinsdale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Bridge Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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