Crime in Colindale South: statistics, rates and trends
2,208 crimes were recorded in Colindale South in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Colindale South at a glance
- Crime trends in Colindale South
- Types of crime in Colindale South
- Colindale South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colindale South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colindale South
- Demographics of Colindale South
- Questions about crime in Colindale South
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (690), violence and sexual offences (579) and other theft (176) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,035th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Colindale South | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,208 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.7 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 20,307 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Colindale South of any year here (2,208 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 116%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,208 | 108.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,105 | 103.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,989 | 97.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,607 | 79.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,435 | 70.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,377 | 67.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,293 | 63.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,023 | 50.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,024 | 50.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 171 |
| July 2026 | 191 |
| June 2026 | 200 |
| May 2026 | 219 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 161 |
| February 2026 | 186 |
| January 2026 | 174 |
| December 2025 | 206 |
| November 2025 | 173 |
| October 2025 | 193 |
| September 2025 | 165 |
Compared with England and Wales, Colindale South recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate), theft from the person (87% above the national rate) and burglary (83% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (77% below) and other crime (51% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 26 to 33 and public order rose from 132 to 166, while drugs fell from 160 to 83 and criminal damage and arson fell from 111 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 690 | 34.0 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 579 | 28.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Other theft | 176 | 8.7 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 166 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Burglary | 132 | 6.5 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 5.2 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Drugs | 83 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 3.2 | 1.7 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 1.9 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Robbery | 33 | 1.6 | 1.4 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.0 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Colindale South; the highest is West Hendon (144.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Mill Hill, Barnet (66.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colindale South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colindale North | 1,182 | 87.9 | -19% |
| West Hendon | 3,046 | 144.2 | +33% |
| Burnt Oak | 2,622 | 110.5 | +2% |
| Hendon | 2,604 | 118.1 | +9% |
| Mill Hill | 1,195 | 66.9 | -38% |
| Edgware | 1,659 | 94.6 | -13% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | -27% |
| Golders Green | 1,349 | 75.1 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Colindale South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (265).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 265 |
| On or near Aerodrome Road | 259 |
| On or near Varley Parade | 143 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near The Hyde | 83 |
| On or near Orchard Gate | 82 |
| On or near Boulevard Drive | 78 |
| On or near Beaufort Square | 68 |
| On or near East Drive | 64 |
| On or near Commander Avenue | 57 |
Of the 1,518 crimes in Colindale South with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 690 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 640 | 42.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 21.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 135 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Colindale South has an estimated population of 20,307 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (44%, against 20%), more households without a car (44%, against 23%) and a younger population (5.3%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Colindale South average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Colindale South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Colindale South a safe place to live?
Colindale South recorded 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,035th 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 theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Colindale South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 690 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (579).
Is crime in Colindale South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colindale South was up 5% on the year before: 2,208 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,105 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Colindale South?
About 20,307 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Colindale South?
Colindale South 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.