Crime in Barnet district: statistics, rates and trends
37,559 crimes were recorded in Barnet district in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barnet district at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnet district
- Types of crime in Barnet district
- Barnet district compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Barnet district
- Streets with the most crime in Barnet district
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnet district
- Population and deprivation in Barnet district
- Questions about crime in Barnet district
- About this data
37,559 crimes were recorded in Barnet district in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 9,244 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Barnet district has the 122nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barnet district | London | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 37,559 | 1,130,928 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.7 | 124.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 405,050 | 9,089,736 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barnet district was highest in the year to July 2021 (39,830 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (33,875). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 37,559 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 35,875 | 88.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 36,179 | 89.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 36,140 | 89.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 36,102 | 89.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 39,830 | 98.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 39,673 | 97.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 37,352 | 92.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 33,875 | 83.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3,221 |
| June 2026 | 3,220 |
| May 2026 | 3,229 |
| April 2026 | 3,004 |
| March 2026 | 3,344 |
| February 2026 | 3,082 |
| January 2026 | 3,032 |
| December 2025 | 3,065 |
| November 2025 | 3,039 |
| October 2025 | 3,273 |
| September 2025 | 3,021 |
| August 2025 | 3,029 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barnet district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+26%) and shoplifting (+24%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9,244 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8,815 | 21.8 | 1.42 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 3,795 | 9.4 | 1.90 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 3,373 | 8.3 | 1.01 | +24% |
| Other theft | 2,565 | 6.3 | 0.99 | -6% |
| Burglary | 2,169 | 5.4 | 1.51 | -2% |
| Public order | 1,982 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +8% |
| Drugs | 1,631 | 4.0 | 1.23 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,413 | 3.5 | 0.51 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 950 | 2.3 | 1.39 | -7% |
| Robbery | 808 | 2.0 | 1.48 | +24% |
| Other crime | 427 | 1.1 | 0.50 | +2% |
| Bicycle theft | 202 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 185 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +26% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barnet district
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnet district recorded 9,244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barnet district
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnet district recorded 8,815 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barnet district
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnet district recorded 3,795 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barnet district
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barnet district recorded 3,373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barnet district
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnet district recorded 2,565 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barnet district
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnet district recorded 2,169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barnet district
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnet district recorded 1,982 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barnet district
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnet district recorded 1,631 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barnet district
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnet district recorded 1,413 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barnet district
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barnet district recorded 950 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barnet district
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barnet district recorded 808 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barnet district
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnet district recorded 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barnet district
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barnet district recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barnet district
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barnet district recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Barnet district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barnet district.
25 areas within Barnet district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cricklewood had the highest rate (173.6 per 1,000) and Edgwarebury the lowest (61.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood | Neighbourhood | 11,342 | 1,969 | 173.6 |
| West Hendon | Neighbourhood | 21,117 | 3,068 | 145.3 |
| Hendon | Neighbourhood | 22,051 | 2,608 | 118.3 |
| Childs Hill | Neighbourhood | 19,569 | 2,190 | 111.9 |
| West Finchley | Neighbourhood | 20,964 | 2,341 | 111.7 |
| Burnt Oak | Neighbourhood | 23,734 | 2,628 | 110.7 |
| Colindale South | Neighbourhood | 20,307 | 2,215 | 109.1 |
| Edgware | Neighbourhood | 17,542 | 1,677 | 95.6 |
| Barnet | Town | 402,167 | 37,299 | 92.7 |
| Friern Barnet | Neighbourhood | 19,796 | 1,759 | 88.9 |
| Colindale North | Neighbourhood | 13,448 | 1,175 | 87.4 |
| High Barnet | Neighbourhood | 13,209 | 1,145 | 86.7 |
| Underhill | Neighbourhood | 11,560 | 947 | 81.9 |
| Woodhouse | Neighbourhood | 13,906 | 1,123 | 80.8 |
| Finchley Church End | Neighbourhood | 18,514 | 1,446 | 78.1 |
| Golders Green | Neighbourhood | 17,972 | 1,378 | 76.7 |
| Whetstone | Neighbourhood | 12,825 | 982 | 76.6 |
| Garden Suburb | Neighbourhood | 10,790 | 817 | 75.7 |
| East Finchley | Neighbourhood | 16,850 | 1,263 | 75.0 |
| Barnet Vale | Neighbourhood | 17,148 | 1,264 | 73.7 |
| Brunswick Park | Neighbourhood | 17,053 | 1,209 | 70.9 |
| Totteridge & Woodside | Neighbourhood | 15,383 | 1,078 | 70.1 |
| East Barnet | Neighbourhood | 17,602 | 1,205 | 68.5 |
| Mill Hill | Neighbourhood | 17,856 | 1,178 | 66.0 |
| Edgwarebury | Neighbourhood | 14,512 | 894 | 61.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barnet district over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 1,848 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,185 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 1,105 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,104 |
| On or near Hospital | 491 |
| On or near Police Station | 283 |
| On or near Aerodrome Road | 261 |
| On or near Winifred Place | 247 |
| On or near Golders Way | 243 |
| On or near Station Road | 239 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnet district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 13,524 | 36.0% |
| Not recorded | 8,815 | 23.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7,154 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 3,807 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,679 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,631 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 373 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 316 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 71 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 63 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 58 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 57 | 0.2% |
Barnet district has an estimated population of 405,050. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnet district sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barnet district |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 32.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 0.4% |
Is Barnet district a safe place to live?
Barnet district recorded 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barnet district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 9,244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (8,815).
Is crime in Barnet district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnet district was up 5% on the year before: 37,559 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 35,875 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barnet district?
Barnet district is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barnet district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.