Crime Rate in Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hendon

The total recorded crimes in Hendon, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hendon crime rate of 1.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 8
  • Woodburn Close with total crimes: 7
  • Watford Way 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 July 2025 the Hendon has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hendon)CrimesRank (Hendon)CrimesRank (Hendon)
West Hendon276 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill218 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak217 31,329 22,195 4
West Finchley189 41,265 42,298 3
Colindale South182 51,177 61,443 9
Cricklewood177 61,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet170 81,008 81,788 7
Edgware171 7880 91,602 8
Golders Green130 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End109 17817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside165 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley110 16791 111,287 14
Brunswick Park153 11618 181,309 13
East Barnet119 15586 191,325 12
High Barnet135 12619 171,112 18
Barnet Vale107 18693 131,244 15
Colindale North121 14690 141,232 17
Mill Hill94 20659 151,237 16
Woodhouse95 19565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury91 21552 221,001 21
Whetstone80 22555 21970 22
Garden Suburb62 24462 24786 23
Underhill69 23467 23765 24

Hendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202542
May 202547
April 202539
March 202555
February 202539
January 202529
December 202439
November 202430
October 202435
September 202430
August 202446

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
April 202516
March 20256
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202529
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202417
September 202419
August 20242

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202533
May 202536
April 202538
March 202533
February 202533
January 202533
December 202425
November 202440
October 202456
September 202446
August 202434

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20257
April 20256
March 202511
February 202513
January 202522
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202520
May 202511
April 202518
March 202517
February 202513
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202412
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202520
April 202511
March 202523
February 202510
January 202515
December 202411
November 202424
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 202525
April 202512
March 202516
February 202510
January 20258
December 202419
November 202419
October 202424
September 202433
August 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hendon in July 2025

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

1. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Woodburn Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Watford Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
4. Victoria Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Studio Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
8. Wheatley Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Wroughton Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Brampton Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1

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