Crime in Burnt Oak: statistics, rates and trends
2,628 crimes were recorded in Burnt Oak in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burnt Oak
- Questions about crime in Burnt Oak
- About this data
2,628 crimes were recorded in Burnt Oak in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 775 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burnt Oak has the 1,003rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burnt Oak | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,628 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.7 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 23,734 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burnt Oak was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,205 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,105). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 2,628 | 110.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,300 | 96.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,105 | 88.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,238 | 94.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,756 | 116.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,205 | 135.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,745 | 115.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,534 | 106.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,517 | 106.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 201 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burnt Oak 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+105%) and theft from the person (+39%). The largest falls were in drugs (-19%) and criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 775 | 32.7 | 0.95 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 622 | 26.2 | 1.71 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 227 | 9.6 | 1.15 | +105% |
| Vehicle crime | 187 | 7.9 | 1.60 | +5% |
| Public order | 145 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +11% |
| Other theft | 136 | 5.7 | 0.90 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -18% |
| Burglary | 104 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -13% |
| Drugs | 100 | 4.2 | 1.29 | -19% |
| Robbery | 83 | 3.5 | 2.59 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 79 | 3.3 | 1.97 | +39% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +70% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.6 | 0.72 | -7% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burnt Oak
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burnt Oak recorded 775 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 29.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burnt Oak
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burnt Oak recorded 622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burnt Oak
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burnt Oak recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burnt Oak
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burnt Oak recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burnt Oak
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burnt Oak recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burnt Oak
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burnt Oak recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burnt Oak
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burnt Oak recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burnt Oak
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burnt Oak recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burnt Oak
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burnt Oak recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burnt Oak
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burnt Oak recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burnt Oak
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burnt Oak recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burnt Oak
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burnt Oak recorded 27 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 down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burnt Oak
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burnt Oak recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burnt Oak
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burnt Oak recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burnt Oak, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burnt Oak.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnt Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colindale North | 1,175 | 87.4 | -21% |
| Edgware | 1,677 | 95.6 | -14% |
| Colindale South | 2,215 | 109.1 | -1% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | -40% |
| Edgwarebury | 894 | 61.6 | -44% |
| Hendon | 2,608 | 118.3 | +7% |
| West Hendon | 3,068 | 145.3 | +31% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | -29% |
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 Burnt Oak over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Lane | 190 |
| On or near Gaskarth Road | 163 |
| On or near Hospital | 130 |
| On or near Back Lane | 121 |
| On or near Hanshaw Drive | 68 |
| On or near Park Croft | 62 |
| On or near Burnt Oak | 57 |
| On or near Barnfield Road | 47 |
| On or near East Road | 46 |
| On or near South Road | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burnt Oak 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 | 859 | 32.7% |
| Not recorded | 622 | 23.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 532 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 279 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 126 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Burnt Oak has an estimated population of 23,734. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burnt Oak sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burnt Oak |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.9% |
| Social rented homes | 31.0% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
Is Burnt Oak a safe place to live?
Burnt Oak recorded 110.7 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 Burnt Oak?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 775 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (622).
Is crime in Burnt Oak going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnt Oak was up 14% on the year before: 2,628 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,300 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burnt Oak?
Burnt Oak 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 Burnt Oak. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.