Crime in Burnt Oak: statistics, rates and trends
2,622 crimes were recorded in Burnt Oak in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burnt Oak at a glance
- Crime trends in Burnt Oak
- Types of crime in Burnt Oak
- Burnt Oak compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burnt Oak
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burnt Oak
- Demographics of Burnt Oak
- Questions about crime in Burnt Oak
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (777), anti-social behaviour (622) and shoplifting (235) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,004th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Burnt Oak | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,622 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.5 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 23,734 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burnt Oak peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,220 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,157). 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 | 2,622 | 110.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,270 | 95.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,157 | 90.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,198 | 92.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,725 | 114.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,220 | 135.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,794 | 117.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,541 | 107.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,477 | 104.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 195 |
| July 2026 | 202 |
| June 2026 | 229 |
| May 2026 | 223 |
| April 2026 | 238 |
| March 2026 | 262 |
| February 2026 | 221 |
| January 2026 | 176 |
| December 2025 | 209 |
| November 2025 | 216 |
| October 2025 | 229 |
| September 2025 | 222 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burnt Oak recorded notably more robbery (2.6 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (71% above the national rate), and notably less other crime (48% below) and criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 114 to 235 and theft from the person rose from 60 to 80, while criminal damage and arson fell from 142 to 97 and drugs fell from 124 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 777 | 32.7 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 622 | 26.2 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 235 | 9.9 | 8.5 | +106% |
| Vehicle crime | 180 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Public order | 151 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 135 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 105 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Drugs | 96 | 4.0 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Robbery | 84 | 3.5 | 1.4 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 80 | 3.4 | 1.7 | +33% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burnt Oak; the highest is West Hendon (144.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Edgwarebury (61.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnt Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colindale North | 1,182 | 87.9 | -20% |
| Edgware | 1,659 | 94.6 | -14% |
| Colindale South | 2,208 | 108.7 | -2% |
| Mill Hill | 1,195 | 66.9 | -39% |
| Edgwarebury | 887 | 61.1 | -45% |
| Hendon | 2,604 | 118.1 | +7% |
| West Hendon | 3,046 | 144.2 | +31% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Burnt Oak over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Lane” (179).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Lane | 179 |
| On or near Gaskarth Road | 164 |
| On or near Hospital | 126 |
| On or near Back Lane | 117 |
| On or near Hanshaw Drive | 69 |
| On or near Park Croft | 62 |
| On or near Burnt Oak | 55 |
| On or near East Road | 47 |
| On or near Barnfield Road | 42 |
| On or near Cameron Crescent | 42 |
Of the 2,000 crimes in Burnt Oak with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 622 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 864 | 43.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 529 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 231 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 166 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 125 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Burnt Oak has an estimated population of 23,734 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (30%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burnt Oak average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Burnt Oak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burnt Oak a safe place to live?
Burnt Oak recorded 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,004th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Burnt Oak?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 777 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (622).
Is crime in Burnt Oak going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnt Oak was up 16% on the year before: 2,622 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,270 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burnt Oak?
About 23,734 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burnt Oak?
Burnt Oak 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.