Crime in Cricklewood: statistics, rates and trends
1,951 crimes were recorded in Cricklewood in the 12 months to August 2026, 172.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cricklewood at a glance
- Crime trends in Cricklewood
- Types of crime in Cricklewood
- Cricklewood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cricklewood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cricklewood
- Demographics of Cricklewood
- Questions about crime in Cricklewood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (539), anti-social behaviour (355) and shoplifting (266) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 297th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Cricklewood | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,951 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 172.0 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,342 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cricklewood peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,073 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,576). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,951 | 172.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,954 | 172.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,977 | 174.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,995 | 175.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,930 | 170.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,892 | 166.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,073 | 182.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,810 | 159.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,576 | 139.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 156 |
| July 2026 | 160 |
| June 2026 | 177 |
| May 2026 | 182 |
| April 2026 | 188 |
| March 2026 | 175 |
| February 2026 | 152 |
| January 2026 | 161 |
| December 2025 | 144 |
| November 2025 | 169 |
| October 2025 | 165 |
| September 2025 | 122 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cricklewood recorded notably more robbery (3.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate) and other theft (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (24% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 43 to 56 and violence and sexual offences rose from 428 to 539, while theft from the person fell from 79 to 48 and criminal damage and arson fell from 93 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 539 | 47.5 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 355 | 31.3 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 266 | 23.5 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Other theft | 188 | 16.6 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 12.3 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Public order | 95 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 89 | 7.8 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Drugs | 67 | 5.9 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Robbery | 56 | 4.9 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 4.2 | 1.7 | -39% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Cricklewood has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cricklewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill | 2,202 | 112.5 | -35% |
| Golders Green | 1,349 | 75.1 | -56% |
| West Hendon | 3,046 | 144.2 | -16% |
| Hendon | 2,604 | 118.1 | -31% |
| Garden Suburb | 820 | 76.0 | -56% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | -54% |
| Colindale South | 2,208 | 108.7 | -37% |
| East Finchley | 1,277 | 75.8 | -56% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Cricklewood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (157).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 157 |
| On or near Yew Grove | 119 |
| On or near Kara Way | 110 |
| On or near Geron Way | 103 |
| On or near Claremont Way | 97 |
| On or near Woodley Crescent | 91 |
| On or near Hendon Way | 86 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 85 |
| On or near Tilling Road | 83 |
| On or near Wilkinson Close | 56 |
Of the 1,596 crimes in Cricklewood with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 355 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 773 | 48.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 378 | 23.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 116 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Cricklewood has an estimated population of 11,342 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), more households without a car (45%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cricklewood average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cricklewood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cricklewood a safe place to live?
Cricklewood recorded 172.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 297th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Cricklewood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 539 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (355).
Is crime in Cricklewood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cricklewood was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,951 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,954 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cricklewood?
About 11,342 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cricklewood?
Cricklewood 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.