Crime Rate in High Barnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Barnet

The total recorded crimes in High Barnet, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Barnet crime rate of 4.24 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 High Barnet, encompassing approximately 23,089 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
High Barnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Union Street with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is High Barnet?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, High Barnet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 619 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, High Barnet recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, High Barnet had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,112 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, High Barnet recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, High Barnet has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

High Barnet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the High Barnet has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 4.24 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total High Barnet crimes were 619. The crime rate of High Barnet in 2024 was 26.81 (year) or 2.23 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Barnet were around 1,112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.16 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Barnet)CrimesRank (High Barnet)CrimesRank (High Barnet)
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
Hendon175 61,227 52,186 5
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
Woodhouse72 22565 201,094 19
Whetstone82 20555 21970 22
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

High Barnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 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 (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202531
February 202529
January 202526
December 202418
November 202422
October 202421
September 202425
August 202435

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202413
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 202510
January 20256
December 202415
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202526
February 202531
January 202512
December 202421
November 202416
October 202427
September 202417
August 202410
July 20242

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202510
March 202513
February 202522
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations High Barnet in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting16
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Union Street (Map)
Total9
Robbery2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Trinder Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Stapylton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
7. High Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gordon Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rowley Green Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. West Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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