Crime Rate in Whetstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whetstone

The total recorded crimes in Whetstone, Barnet, UK in March 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whetstone crime rate of 2.93 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 Whetstone, encompassing approximately 35,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (237.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Whetstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • A1000 with total crimes: 6
  • Lilia Mews with total crimes: 6

How safe is Whetstone?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Whetstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 555 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whetstone recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whetstone had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 970 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whetstone recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whetstone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whetstone has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Whetstone crimes were 555. The crime rate of Whetstone in 2024 was 15.79 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whetstone were around 970 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.60 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill192 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak177 41,329 22,195 4
West Finchley169 71,265 42,298 3
Hendon185 31,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood172 51,121 72,072 6
Colindale South171 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet139 101,008 81,788 7
Edgware160 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green142 9698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End121 12817 101,412 11
East Finchley128 11791 111,287 14
East Barnet95 20586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park108 14618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale108 13693 131,244 15
Colindale North106 15690 141,232 17
Mill Hill97 19659 151,237 16
Totteridge & Woodside99 18642 161,045 20
High Barnet99 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse83 21565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury79 23552 221,001 21
Underhill82 22467 23765 24
Garden Suburb63 24462 24786 23

Whetstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202515
December 202412
November 202418
October 202414
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 20258
January 202524
December 202420
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 202425
August 202427

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations Whetstone in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Other theft4
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. A1000 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lilia Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
4. Denham Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Well Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Oakleigh Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Domville Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cameron Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Macaret Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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