Crime Rate in Totteridge & Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totteridge & Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Totteridge & Woodside, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totteridge & Woodside crime rate of 4.70 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 Jul were:

  • Drugs: (60) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
Totteridge & Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • School House Lane with total crimes: 26
  • Bray Road with total crimes: 13
  • Bittacy Hill with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the Totteridge & Woodside has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 4.70 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Totteridge & Woodside)CrimesRank (Totteridge & Woodside)CrimesRank (Totteridge & Woodside)
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
Hendon166 91,227 52,186 5
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
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

Totteridge & Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 202512
January 202512
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20255
March 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202524
May 20259
April 202518
March 202522
February 202515
January 202517
December 202413
November 202413
October 202424
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202539
May 202548
April 202547
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 20253
January 202514
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202523
May 202518
April 202526
March 202518
February 202518
January 202511
December 20245
November 202428
October 202424
September 202421
August 202431

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Totteridge & Woodside in July 2025

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

1. School House Lane (Map)
Total26
Drugs22
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bray Road (Map)
Total13
Drugs11
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bittacy Hill (Map)
Total11
Drugs6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Royal Engineers Way (Map)
Total11
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Inglis Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
6. Langstone Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Sanders Lane (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Robbery1
8. Mill Hill East (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grange Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Curry Rise (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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