Crime in Barnet Vale: statistics, rates and trends
1,264 crimes were recorded in Barnet Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barnet Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnet Vale
- Types of crime in Barnet Vale
- Barnet Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barnet Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnet Vale
- Population and deprivation in Barnet Vale
- Questions about crime in Barnet Vale
- About this data
1,264 crimes were recorded in Barnet Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 322 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barnet Vale has the 2,074th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barnet Vale | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,264 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.7 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,148 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barnet Vale was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,494 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,054). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 1,264 | 73.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,183 | 69.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,218 | 71.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,149 | 67.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,276 | 74.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,494 | 87.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,304 | 76.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,273 | 74.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,054 | 61.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 133 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barnet Vale 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 vehicle crime, burglary, robbery.
The largest increases were in other theft (+44%) and public order (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 322 | 18.8 | 1.22 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 313 | 18.3 | 0.53 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 152 | 8.9 | 1.80 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 5.2 | 0.63 | +17% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.8 | 1.35 | -5% |
| Other theft | 72 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +44% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -12% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.2 | 0.68 | -38% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.7 | 1.30 | +150% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.3 | 0.64 | +92% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.2 | 0.69 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.43 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -67% |
Anti-social behaviour in Barnet Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnet Vale recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Barnet Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnet Vale recorded 313 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barnet Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnet Vale recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barnet Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barnet Vale recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barnet Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnet Vale recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barnet Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnet Vale recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barnet Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnet Vale recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barnet Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnet Vale recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barnet Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnet Vale recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barnet Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barnet Vale recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barnet Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnet Vale recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barnet Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barnet Vale recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barnet Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barnet Vale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barnet Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barnet Vale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barnet Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barnet Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnet Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Barnet | 1,205 | 68.5 | -7% |
| Underhill | 947 | 81.9 | +11% |
| Whetstone | 982 | 76.6 | +4% |
| High Barnet | 1,145 | 86.7 | +18% |
| Brunswick Park | 1,209 | 70.9 | -4% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | -5% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +10% |
| West Finchley | 2,341 | 111.7 | +51% |
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 Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 142 |
| On or near Bentley Way | 107 |
| On or near Station Road | 66 |
| On or near Raydean Road | 47 |
| On or near Preston Court | 38 |
| On or near Leicester Road | 36 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 33 |
| On or near Lyonsdown Road | 32 |
| On or near Station Approach | 29 |
| On or near Dinsdale Gardens | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnet Vale 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 | 414 | 32.8% |
| Not recorded | 322 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 255 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Barnet Vale has an estimated population of 17,148. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnet Vale sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barnet Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Barnet Vale a safe place to live?
Barnet Vale recorded 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Vale?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (313).
Is crime in Barnet Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnet Vale was up 7% on the year before: 1,264 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,183 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barnet Vale?
Barnet Vale 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 Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.