Crime Rate in West Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hendon

The total recorded crimes in West Hendon, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 212 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hendon crime rate of 3.15 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (58.97% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (60.00% increase)
West Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Alderton Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • A41 with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the West Hendon has recorded 212 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Hendon)CrimesRank (West Hendon)CrimesRank (West Hendon)
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
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

West Hendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202518
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 225 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202526
February 202515
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202418
September 202425
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 11 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

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations West Hendon in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting18
Theft from the person6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Alderton Crescent (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. A41 (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Brent Park Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hendon Central (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Gadsbury Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Mapesbury Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Herbert Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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