Crime Rate in Totteridge & Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totteridge & Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Totteridge & Woodside, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totteridge & Woodside crime rate of 3.33 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 Totteridge & Woodside, encompassing approximately 35,137 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Drugs: (48) incidents (2.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Totteridge & Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bittacy Hill with total crimes: 21
  • School House Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Bray Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is Totteridge & Woodside?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Totteridge & Woodside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 642 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Totteridge & Woodside recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, Totteridge & Woodside had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,045 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Totteridge & Woodside recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Totteridge & Woodside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Totteridge & Woodside has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Totteridge & Woodside crimes were 642. The crime rate of Totteridge & Woodside in 2024 was 18.27 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Totteridge & Woodside were around 1,045 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.74 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Totteridge & Woodside)CrimesRank (Totteridge & Woodside)CrimesRank (Totteridge & Woodside)
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
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

Totteridge & Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (22 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202522
February 202515
January 202517
December 202413
November 202413
October 202424
September 202416
August 202422
July 20241

A total of 138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202547
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 20253
January 202514
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202526
March 202518
February 202518
January 202511
December 20245
November 202428
October 202424
September 202421
August 202431

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 202512
January 202512
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 202416
October 202412
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Totteridge & Woodside in May 2025

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

1. Bittacy Hill (Map)
Total21
Drugs14
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. School House Lane (Map)
Total14
Drugs11
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Bray Road (Map)
Total12
Drugs10
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Royal Engineers Way (Map)
Total10
Drugs8
Burglary2
5. Langstone Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Inglis Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
7. Singleton Scarp (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Curry Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tommy Flowers Mews (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peacock Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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