Crime Rate in Underhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Underhill

The total recorded crimes in Underhill, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Underhill crime rate of 1.26 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 Underhill, encompassing approximately 48,374 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Underhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Crocus Field with total crimes: 3
  • Adrian Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Underhill?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Underhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 467 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Underhill recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Underhill had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 765 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Underhill recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Underhill Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Underhill has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 1.26 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Underhill crimes were 467. The crime rate of Underhill in 2024 was 9.65 (year) or 0.80 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Underhill were around 765 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.81 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon220 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill180 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak151 51,329 22,195 4
West Finchley165 31,265 42,298 3
Hendon154 41,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood133 71,121 72,072 6
Colindale South138 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet107 131,008 81,788 7
Edgware118 9880 91,602 8
High Barnet121 8619 171,112 18
Golders Green108 12698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End114 11817 101,412 11
Barnet Vale115 10693 131,244 15
East Finchley80 20791 111,287 14
East Barnet80 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park99 15618 181,309 13
Colindale North105 14690 141,232 17
Mill Hill86 16659 151,237 16
Totteridge & Woodside81 18642 161,045 20
Woodhouse82 17565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury57 23552 221,001 21
Whetstone60 22555 21970 22
Garden Suburb42 24462 24786 23

Underhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (16 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 202411
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202528
December 202419
November 202414
October 202427
September 202424
August 202422
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 202427

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202519
December 202419
November 202419
October 202419
September 202415
August 202416
April 202419

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Underhill in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Crocus Field (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Adrian Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Manor Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
5. Sutton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Rossiter Fields (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dormer Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Howard Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Golda Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Leeside (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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