Crime Rate in Whetstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whetstone

The total recorded crimes in Whetstone, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whetstone crime rate of 2.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Whetstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakleigh Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Cameron Close with total crimes: 4
  • Well Grove with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 May 2025 the Whetstone has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whetstone)CrimesRank (Whetstone)CrimesRank (Whetstone)
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
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

Whetstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202520
March 202514
February 202514
January 202515
December 202412
November 202418
October 202414
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202526
March 202527
February 20258
January 202524
December 202420
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 202425
August 202427

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Whetstone in May 2025

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

1. Oakleigh Mews (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft1
2. Cameron Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Well Grove (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. A1000 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Friars Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Barfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cadbury Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grangeview Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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