Crime Rate in Underhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Underhill

The total recorded crimes in Underhill, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Underhill crime rate of 1.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Underhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Manor Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bryant 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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 May 2025 the Underhill has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 1.39 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Underhill)CrimesRank (Underhill)CrimesRank (Underhill)
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
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

Underhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20259
March 202521
February 202515
January 202519
December 202419
November 202419
October 202419
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202532
February 202524
January 202528
December 202419
November 202414
October 202427
September 202424
August 202422
July 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 202411
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Public order2
Other crime1
2. Manor Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Bryant Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Crocus Field (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Dollis Brook Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Ridgeview Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dexter Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bells Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victoria Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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