Crime in Childs Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,190 crimes were recorded in Childs Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Childs Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Childs Hill
- Types of crime in Childs Hill
- Childs Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Childs Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Childs Hill
- Population and deprivation in Childs Hill
- Questions about crime in Childs Hill
- About this data
2,190 crimes were recorded in Childs Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 580 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Childs Hill has the 970th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Childs Hill | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,190 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.9 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 19,569 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Childs Hill was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,477 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,067). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 2,190 | 111.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,215 | 113.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,384 | 121.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,477 | 126.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,213 | 113.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,441 | 124.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,390 | 122.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,339 | 119.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,067 | 105.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 199 |
| June 2026 | 171 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 205 |
| March 2026 | 201 |
| February 2026 | 222 |
| January 2026 | 203 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 192 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
| August 2025 | 149 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Childs Hill 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+48%) and drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and theft from the person (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 580 | 29.6 | 1.93 | +5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 451 | 23.0 | 0.67 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 227 | 11.6 | 1.40 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 195 | 10.0 | 2.02 | -15% |
| Other theft | 160 | 8.2 | 1.28 | -23% |
| Burglary | 122 | 6.2 | 1.76 | -12% |
| Public order | 122 | 6.2 | 0.94 | +7% |
| Drugs | 99 | 5.1 | 1.55 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 79 | 4.0 | 2.39 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -37% |
| Robbery | 43 | 2.2 | 1.63 | +2% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +23% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.8 | 0.93 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +20% |
Anti-social behaviour in Childs Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Childs Hill recorded 580 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Childs Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Childs Hill recorded 451 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Childs Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Childs Hill recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Childs Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Childs Hill recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Childs Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Childs Hill recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Childs Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Childs Hill recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Childs Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Childs Hill recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Childs Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Childs Hill recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Childs Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Childs Hill recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Childs Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Childs Hill recorded 64 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 37% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Childs Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Childs Hill recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Childs Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Childs Hill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Childs Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Childs Hill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Childs Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Childs Hill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Childs Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Childs Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Childs Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood | 1,969 | 173.6 | +55% |
| Golders Green | 1,378 | 76.7 | -31% |
| Garden Suburb | 817 | 75.7 | -32% |
| Hendon | 2,608 | 118.3 | +6% |
| West Hendon | 3,068 | 145.3 | +30% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | -30% |
| East Finchley | 1,263 | 75.0 | -33% |
| Colindale South | 2,215 | 109.1 | -3% |
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 Childs Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Golders Way | 243 |
| On or near Parking Area | 138 |
| On or near Rodborough Road | 120 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Finchley Road | 83 |
| On or near Broadwalk Lane | 81 |
| On or near Accommodation Road | 72 |
| On or near The Riding | 65 |
| On or near Bentley Drive | 59 |
| On or near Golders Green Bus Station | 59 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Childs Hill 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 | 777 | 35.5% |
| Not recorded | 580 | 26.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 356 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 208 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 132 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.0% |
Childs Hill has an estimated population of 19,569. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Childs Hill sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Childs Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Childs Hill a safe place to live?
Childs Hill recorded 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Childs Hill?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 580 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (451).
Is crime in Childs Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Childs Hill was down 1% on the year before: 2,190 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,215 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Childs Hill?
Childs Hill 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 Childs Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.