Crime in Brunswick Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,249 crimes were recorded in Brunswick Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brunswick Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Brunswick Park
- Types of crime in Brunswick Park
- Brunswick Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brunswick Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brunswick Park
- Demographics of Brunswick Park
- Questions about crime in Brunswick Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (301), shoplifting (269) and anti-social behaviour (201) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,092nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brunswick Park | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,249 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.2 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,053 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brunswick Park peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,307 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,015). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,249 | 73.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,047 | 61.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,015 | 59.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,086 | 63.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,101 | 64.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,131 | 66.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,307 | 76.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,223 | 71.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,178 | 69.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 148 |
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 134 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brunswick Park recorded notably more shoplifting (87% above the national rate), burglary (72% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (63% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (68% below) and drugs (52% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 83 to 269 and burglary rose from 77 to 104, while criminal damage and arson fell from 72 to 37 and drugs fell from 38 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 17.7 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 269 | 15.8 | 8.5 | +224% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 8.1 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Burglary | 104 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Other theft | 63 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 62 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -49% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -29% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brunswick Park; the highest is West Finchley (113.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Totteridge & Woodside (68.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brunswick Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone | 1,004 | 78.3 | +7% |
| Friern Barnet | 1,759 | 88.9 | +21% |
| East Barnet | 1,215 | 69.0 | -6% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +10% |
| Barnet Vale | 1,262 | 73.6 | 0% |
| West Finchley | 2,383 | 113.7 | +55% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,047 | 68.1 | -7% |
| East Finchley | 1,277 | 75.8 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Brunswick Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (274).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 274 |
| On or near Osidge Lane | 70 |
| On or near Brunswick Park Road | 45 |
| On or near Oakleigh Road South | 35 |
| On or near Russell Lane | 29 |
| On or near Cambstone Close | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Friern Barnet Road | 26 |
| On or near Carlisle Place | 21 |
| On or near Hampden Way | 20 |
Of the 1,048 crimes in Brunswick Park with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 201 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 467 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 205 | 19.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 116 | 11.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Brunswick Park has an estimated population of 17,053 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brunswick Park average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Brunswick Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brunswick Park a safe place to live?
Brunswick Park recorded 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,092nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Brunswick Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (269).
Is crime in Brunswick Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brunswick Park was up 19% on the year before: 1,249 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,047 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brunswick Park?
About 17,053 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brunswick Park?
Brunswick Park is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.