Crime in Childs Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,202 crimes were recorded in Childs Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Childs Hill
- Questions about crime in Childs Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (580), violence and sexual offences (465) and shoplifting (227) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 965th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Childs Hill | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,202 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.5 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 19,569 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Childs Hill peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,453 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,050). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,202 | 112.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,177 | 111.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,356 | 120.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,453 | 125.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,286 | 116.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,392 | 122.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,422 | 123.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,341 | 119.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,050 | 104.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Childs Hill recorded notably more theft from the person (2.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (93% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (55% below) and other crime (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 161 to 227 and drugs rose from 74 to 104, while criminal damage and arson fell from 102 to 59 and theft from the person fell from 122 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 580 | 29.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 465 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 227 | 11.6 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 198 | 10.1 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other theft | 160 | 8.2 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Public order | 123 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Burglary | 119 | 6.1 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Drugs | 104 | 5.3 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 3.7 | 1.7 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Robbery | 48 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Childs Hill; the highest is Cricklewood (172.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Golders Green (75.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Childs Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood | 1,951 | 172.0 | +53% |
| Golders Green | 1,349 | 75.1 | -33% |
| Garden Suburb | 820 | 76.0 | -32% |
| Hendon | 2,604 | 118.1 | +5% |
| West Hendon | 3,046 | 144.2 | +28% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | -30% |
| East Finchley | 1,277 | 75.8 | -33% |
| Colindale South | 2,208 | 108.7 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Childs Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Golders Way” (254).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Golders Way | 254 |
| On or near Parking Area | 141 |
| On or near Rodborough Road | 123 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Finchley Road | 84 |
| On or near Broadwalk Lane | 83 |
| On or near Accommodation Road | 74 |
| On or near The Riding | 60 |
| On or near Bentley Drive | 57 |
| On or near Golders Green Bus Station | 57 |
Of the 1,622 crimes in Childs Hill with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 580 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 778 | 48.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 353 | 21.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 184 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 138 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 103 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Childs Hill has an estimated population of 19,569 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (47%, against 20%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Childs Hill average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Childs Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Childs Hill a safe place to live?
Childs Hill recorded 112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 965th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and vehicle crime.
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 August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (465).
Is crime in Childs Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Childs Hill was up 1% on the year before: 2,202 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,177 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Childs Hill?
About 19,569 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Childs Hill?
Childs Hill 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.