Crime in Cricklewood: statistics, rates and trends
1,969 crimes were recorded in Cricklewood in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cricklewood
- Questions about crime in Cricklewood
- About this data
1,969 crimes were recorded in Cricklewood in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 535 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cricklewood has the 287th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cricklewood | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,969 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 173.6 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,342 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cricklewood was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,028 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,594). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 1,969 | 173.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,921 | 169.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,001 | 176.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,980 | 174.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,947 | 171.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,894 | 167.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,028 | 178.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,824 | 160.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,594 | 140.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 174 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cricklewood 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+26%) and shoplifting (+16%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 535 | 47.2 | 1.38 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 375 | 33.1 | 2.16 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 269 | 23.7 | 2.86 | +16% |
| Other theft | 183 | 16.1 | 2.52 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 12.7 | 2.58 | -8% |
| Public order | 100 | 8.8 | 1.33 | -12% |
| Burglary | 83 | 7.3 | 2.07 | -7% |
| Drugs | 68 | 6.0 | 1.83 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -28% |
| Robbery | 51 | 4.5 | 3.33 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 4.4 | 2.61 | -36% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.36 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.1 | 1.39 | -28% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cricklewood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cricklewood recorded 535 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cricklewood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cricklewood recorded 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cricklewood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cricklewood recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cricklewood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cricklewood recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cricklewood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cricklewood recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cricklewood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cricklewood recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cricklewood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cricklewood recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cricklewood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cricklewood recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cricklewood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cricklewood recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cricklewood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cricklewood recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cricklewood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cricklewood recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cricklewood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cricklewood recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cricklewood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cricklewood recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cricklewood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cricklewood recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cricklewood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cricklewood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cricklewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill | 2,190 | 111.9 | -36% |
| Golders Green | 1,378 | 76.7 | -56% |
| West Hendon | 3,068 | 145.3 | -16% |
| Hendon | 2,608 | 118.3 | -32% |
| Garden Suburb | 817 | 75.7 | -56% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | -55% |
| Colindale South | 2,215 | 109.1 | -37% |
| East Finchley | 1,263 | 75.0 | -57% |
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 Cricklewood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 152 |
| On or near Kara Way | 113 |
| On or near Yew Grove | 113 |
| On or near Geron Way | 108 |
| On or near Claremont Way | 100 |
| On or near Woodley Crescent | 97 |
| On or near Hendon Way | 86 |
| On or near Tilling Road | 83 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 82 |
| On or near Wilkinson Close | 60 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cricklewood 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 | 770 | 39.1% |
| Not recorded | 375 | 19.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 367 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 234 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Cricklewood has an estimated population of 11,342. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cricklewood sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cricklewood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.7% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% |
| Private rented homes | 40.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
Is Cricklewood a safe place to live?
Cricklewood recorded 173.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Cricklewood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 535 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (375).
Is crime in Cricklewood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cricklewood was up 2% on the year before: 1,969 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,921 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cricklewood?
Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.