Crime Rate in West Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hendon

The total recorded crimes in West Hendon, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 276 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hendon crime rate of 4.10 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 West Hendon, encompassing approximately 67,260 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (17.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
West Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Alderton Crescent with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

How safe is West Hendon?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, West Hendon reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 1,639 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Hendon witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, West Hendon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnet average, with 2,916 crimes compared to 1,508. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Hendon witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, West Hendon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

West Hendon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Hendon has recorded 276 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total West Hendon crimes were 1,639. The crime rate of West Hendon in 2024 was 24.37 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Hendon were around 2,916 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.35 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Hendon)CrimesRank (West Hendon)CrimesRank (West Hendon)
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
Totteridge & Woodside165 10642 161,045 20
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

West Hendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (57 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 555 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202557
May 202562
April 202539
March 202551
February 202528
January 202550
December 202435
November 202425
October 202450
September 202444
August 202447

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
April 202511
March 202512
February 202519
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202518
April 202513
March 202526
February 202515
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202418
September 202425
August 20243

A total of 261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202515
April 202517
March 202517
February 202520
January 202525
December 202420
November 202426
October 202437
September 202441
August 20247

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202417
October 202411
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 375 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202530
May 202532
April 202520
March 202522
February 202542
January 202533
December 202442
November 202444
October 202446
September 202428
August 20247

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202515
April 202510
March 202518
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 572 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202554
May 202538
April 202543
March 202537
February 202550
January 202546
December 202456
November 202458
October 202442
September 202448
August 202438

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 202515
December 202418
November 202412
October 202415
September 202419
August 20249

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20258
April 202513
March 202512
February 202513
January 202516
December 202419
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20258
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 202412
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Hendon in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Alderton Crescent (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
4. Hendon Central (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft1
6. Rookery Way (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
7. Brent Park Road (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Vivian Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. A41 (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Stanley Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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