Crime Rate in West Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hendon

The total recorded crimes in West Hendon, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hendon crime rate of 3.27 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
West Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 37
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Brent Park Road with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the West Hendon has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
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
Underhill61 21467 23765 24
Garden Suburb42 24462 24786 23

West Hendon 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 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).

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

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202546
December 202456
November 202458
October 202442
September 202448
August 202438
April 202437

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202417
October 202411
September 202414
August 202412
April 20246

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202542
January 202533
December 202442
November 202444
October 202446
September 202428
August 20247
April 202435

A total of 210 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202525
December 202420
November 202426
October 202437
September 202441
August 20247
April 202434

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202550
December 202435
November 202425
October 202450
September 202444
August 202447
April 202427

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 202412
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
April 202412

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202418
September 202425
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
March 20241

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202515
December 202418
November 202412
October 202415
September 202419
August 20249
April 202412

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202516
December 202419
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations West Hendon in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting18
Theft from the person9
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Brent Park Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alderton Crescent (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Audley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting1
7. A41 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Brent Cross Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brent Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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