Crime Rate in Woodhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodhouse

The total recorded crimes in Woodhouse, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodhouse crime rate of 0.93 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 Woodhouse, encompassing approximately 88,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Woodhouse has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 17th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon220 11,639 12,916 1
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
Edgwarebury57 23552 221,001 21
Whetstone60 22555 21970 22
Underhill61 21467 23765 24
Garden Suburb42 24462 24786 23

Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 202410
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202514
December 20249
November 202413
October 202419
September 202412
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202514
December 202422
November 202414
October 202427
September 202429
August 202411
April 202415

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202518
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413
September 202415
August 202415
April 202413

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
September 20244
August 20242
April 202413

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Woodhouse in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Robbery3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
4. Buxted Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Castle Mews (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Northwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Victoria Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Brompton Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Addington Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Woodgrange Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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