Crime Rate in Woodhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodhouse

The total recorded crimes in Woodhouse, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodhouse crime rate of 0.81 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 Woodhouse, encompassing approximately 88,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-59.26% decrease)
Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Victoria Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Woodhouse?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Woodhouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 565 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodhouse recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, Woodhouse had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,094 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodhouse recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodhouse Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodhouse has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 0.29 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Woodhouse crimes were 565. The crime rate of Woodhouse in 2024 was 31.09 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodhouse were around 1,094 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.39 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Woodhouse)
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
Whetstone82 20555 21970 22
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 20259
February 202519
January 202518
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202527
March 202521
February 202518
January 202514
December 202422
November 202414
October 202427
September 202429
August 202411

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202517
February 202518
January 202514
December 20249
November 202413
October 202419
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Woodhouse in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Victoria Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Castle Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Woodhouse Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Warnham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Copwood Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
9. High Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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