Crime in Colindale North: statistics, rates and trends
1,175 crimes were recorded in Colindale North in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Colindale North at a glance
- Crime trends in Colindale North
- Types of crime in Colindale North
- Colindale North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colindale North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colindale North
- Population and deprivation in Colindale North
- Questions about crime in Colindale North
- About this data
1,175 crimes were recorded in Colindale North in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 420 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Colindale North has the 1,584th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Colindale North | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,175 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,448 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Colindale North was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,792 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,175). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 1,175 | 87.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,283 | 95.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,233 | 91.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,792 | 133.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,713 | 127.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,729 | 128.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,513 | 112.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,330 | 98.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,234 | 91.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 101 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Colindale North 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+43%) and public order (+34%). The largest falls were in drugs (-61%) and criminal damage and arson (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 420 | 31.2 | 0.91 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 296 | 22.0 | 1.43 | -18% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -4% |
| Public order | 63 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.3 | 0.88 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +43% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -45% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.3 | 1.00 | -61% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.7 | 1.27 | +28% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.6 | 0.92 | -9% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.90 | +900% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Colindale North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Colindale North recorded 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Colindale North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Colindale North recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Colindale North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Colindale North recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Colindale North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Colindale North recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Colindale North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Colindale North recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Colindale North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Colindale North recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Colindale North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Colindale North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Colindale North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Colindale North recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Colindale North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Colindale North recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Colindale North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Colindale North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Colindale North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Colindale North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Colindale North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Colindale North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Colindale North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Colindale North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 900% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Colindale North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Colindale North recorded 9 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 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Colindale North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Colindale North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colindale North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colindale South | 2,215 | 109.1 | +25% |
| Burnt Oak | 2,628 | 110.7 | +27% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | -24% |
| Hendon | 2,608 | 118.3 | +35% |
| West Hendon | 3,068 | 145.3 | +66% |
| Edgware | 1,677 | 95.6 | +9% |
| Edgwarebury | 894 | 61.6 | -29% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | -11% |
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 Colindale North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 146 |
| On or near Long Mead | 75 |
| On or near Cottenham Drive | 68 |
| On or near Colindale | 64 |
| On or near Valentina Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Pasteur Close | 43 |
| On or near Great Field | 42 |
| On or near Lanacre Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Bristol Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Everglade Strand | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Colindale North 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 | 339 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 296 | 25.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
Colindale North has an estimated population of 13,448. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Colindale North sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Colindale North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.8% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.2% |
Is Colindale North a safe place to live?
Colindale North recorded 87.4 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 Colindale North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (296).
Is crime in Colindale North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colindale North was down 8% on the year before: 1,175 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Colindale North?
Colindale North 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 Colindale North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.