WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Whetstone, Barnet

Comprehensive safety analysis for Whetstone, localized within Barnet.

Total Crimes

62
trending_down -8.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

63.95per 1k
trending_down -2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,771

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences16
Anti-social Behaviour10
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Burglary5
Other Theft5
Vehicle Crime4
Robbery4
Public Order4
Theft from Person3
Shoplifting3
Other Crime1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near A1000 Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Petrol Station Map
Robbery: 2Public order: 2Other theft: 1
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2Theft from the person: 2Burglary: 1
5
On or near Denham Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 1Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Sherwood Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near St Margarets Avenue Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Oxford Gardens Map
Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Cadbury Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Chandos Avenue Map
Other crime: 1
1

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Local Rank

#6safest in Barnet

City Average

88.37per 1k

Local Policing

Woodhouse

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Theft shoplifting in the High Road N12.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Disrupt, deter and arrest for theft shoplifting offences, particularly along Finchley High Road. Utilising arrest, covert tactics and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders for prolific offenders.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Preventing and deterring offences that encompass Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG).

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Deterring and detecting violent crime directed towards Women and Girls, providing visibility and reassurance with both targeted patrols and community events to raise awareness.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Drug Offences

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

High visibility and covert patrols to deter and detect drug related and drug enabled offences and associated anti-social behaviour. Joint working with local authority to deal with hotspot areas.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN30

Cuppa with a Copper

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Holybella, 860 High Road London

JUL1

Cuppa with a Copper

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Holybella, 860 High Road London

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