Crime in Colindale North: statistics, rates and trends
1,182 crimes were recorded in Colindale North in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Colindale North
- Questions about crime in Colindale North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (422), anti-social behaviour (306) and other theft (74) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,563rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Colindale North | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,182 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.9 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,448 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Colindale North of any year here (1,182 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,182 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,280 | 95.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,244 | 92.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,721 | 128.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,705 | 126.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,757 | 130.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,534 | 114.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,342 | 99.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,215 | 90.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Colindale North recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (48% above the national rate) and robbery (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (58% below) and criminal damage and arson (55% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 31 to 48 and violence and sexual offences rose from 358 to 422, while drugs fell from 112 to 48 and criminal damage and arson fell from 81 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 422 | 31.4 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 306 | 22.8 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -40% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Drugs | 48 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -57% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -49% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.6 | 1.7 | -12% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Colindale North; the highest is West Hendon (144.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Edgwarebury (61.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colindale North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colindale South | 2,208 | 108.7 | +24% |
| Burnt Oak | 2,622 | 110.5 | +26% |
| Mill Hill | 1,195 | 66.9 | -24% |
| Hendon | 2,604 | 118.1 | +34% |
| West Hendon | 3,046 | 144.2 | +64% |
| Edgware | 1,659 | 94.6 | +8% |
| Edgwarebury | 887 | 61.1 | -30% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Colindale North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 142 |
| On or near Long Mead | 80 |
| On or near Cottenham Drive | 71 |
| On or near Colindale | 59 |
| On or near Pasteur Close | 56 |
| On or near Great Field | 41 |
| On or near Valentina Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Bristol Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Lanacre Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Everglade Strand | 31 |
Of the 876 crimes in Colindale North with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 306 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 335 | 38.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 254 | 29.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Colindale North has an estimated population of 13,448 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (44%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (40%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Colindale North average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Colindale North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Colindale North a safe place to live?
Colindale North recorded 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,563rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Colindale North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 422 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (306).
Is crime in Colindale North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colindale North was down 8% on the year before: 1,182 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,280 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Colindale North?
About 13,448 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Colindale North?
Colindale North 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.