Crime in Brunswick Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,209 crimes were recorded in Brunswick Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brunswick Park
- Questions about crime in Brunswick Park
- About this data
1,209 crimes were recorded in Brunswick Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 297 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brunswick Park has the 2,190th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brunswick Park | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,209 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,053 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brunswick Park was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,318 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,003). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,209 | 70.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,027 | 60.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,003 | 58.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,105 | 64.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,090 | 63.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,139 | 66.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,318 | 77.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,242 | 72.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,130 | 66.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brunswick Park 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+196%) and violence and sexual offences (+33%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and drugs (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 297 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 234 | 13.7 | 1.66 | +196% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 8.1 | 1.64 | -18% |
| Burglary | 98 | 5.7 | 1.62 | +26% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +2% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.3 | 0.51 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.0 | 0.59 | +42% |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.9 | 0.69 | +7% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brunswick Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brunswick Park recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brunswick Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brunswick Park recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 196% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brunswick Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brunswick Park recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brunswick Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brunswick Park recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brunswick Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brunswick Park recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brunswick Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brunswick Park 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 2% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brunswick Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brunswick Park recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brunswick Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brunswick Park recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brunswick Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brunswick Park recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brunswick Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brunswick Park recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brunswick Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brunswick Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brunswick Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brunswick Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brunswick Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brunswick Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brunswick Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brunswick Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brunswick Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brunswick Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brunswick Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone | 982 | 76.6 | +8% |
| Friern Barnet | 1,759 | 88.9 | +25% |
| East Barnet | 1,205 | 68.5 | -3% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +14% |
| Barnet Vale | 1,264 | 73.7 | +4% |
| West Finchley | 2,341 | 111.7 | +58% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | -1% |
| East Finchley | 1,263 | 75.0 | +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 Brunswick Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 238 |
| On or near Osidge Lane | 78 |
| On or near Brunswick Park Road | 42 |
| On or near Oakleigh Road South | 32 |
| On or near Cambstone Close | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Hampden Way | 26 |
| On or near Russell Lane | 25 |
| On or near Friern Barnet Road | 21 |
| On or near Benfleet Way | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brunswick Park 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 | 435 | 36.0% |
| Not recorded | 211 | 17.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 205 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 116 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Brunswick Park has an estimated population of 17,053. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brunswick Park sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brunswick Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Brunswick Park a safe place to live?
Brunswick Park recorded 70.9 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 Brunswick Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (234).
Is crime in Brunswick Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brunswick Park was up 18% on the year before: 1,209 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,027 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brunswick Park?
Brunswick Park 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 Brunswick Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.