Crime in East Barnet: statistics, rates and trends
1,205 crimes were recorded in East Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Barnet at a glance
- Crime trends in East Barnet
- Types of crime in East Barnet
- East Barnet compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Barnet
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Barnet
- Population and deprivation in East Barnet
- Questions about crime in East Barnet
- About this data
1,205 crimes were recorded in East Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 335 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Barnet has the 2,286th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Barnet | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,205 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.5 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,602 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Barnet was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,596 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,117). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 1,205 | 68.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,117 | 63.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,236 | 70.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,356 | 77.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,319 | 74.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,519 | 86.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,596 | 90.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,402 | 79.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,248 | 70.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Barnet 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 vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+38%) and public order (+36%). The largest falls were in other theft (-18%) and criminal damage and arson (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 19.0 | 0.56 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 225 | 12.8 | 0.83 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 166 | 9.4 | 1.91 | +14% |
| Burglary | 110 | 6.2 | 1.77 | +38% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -15% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +36% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.4 | 0.75 | +23% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.1 | 0.84 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.1 | 0.64 | +12% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.9 | 0.43 | +23% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.48 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Barnet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Barnet recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Barnet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Barnet recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Barnet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Barnet recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Barnet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Barnet recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Barnet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Barnet recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Barnet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Barnet recorded 66 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 6% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Barnet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Barnet recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Barnet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Barnet recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Barnet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Barnet recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Barnet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Barnet recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Barnet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Barnet recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Barnet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Barnet recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Barnet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Barnet recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Barnet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Barnet recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Barnet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Barnet.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Barnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Vale | 1,264 | 73.7 | +8% |
| Whetstone | 982 | 76.6 | +12% |
| Brunswick Park | 1,209 | 70.9 | +4% |
| Underhill | 947 | 81.9 | +20% |
| High Barnet | 1,145 | 86.7 | +27% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +18% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | +2% |
| Friern Barnet | 1,759 | 88.9 | +30% |
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 East Barnet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 164 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Albert Road | 41 |
| On or near Grove Road | 34 |
| On or near Welbeck Road | 24 |
| On or near Belmont Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Barons Gate | 22 |
| On or near Doggetts Close | 22 |
| On or near East Barnet Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Barnet 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 | 481 | 39.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 20.2% |
| Not recorded | 225 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 143 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
East Barnet has an estimated population of 17,602. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Barnet sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Barnet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 27.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is East Barnet a safe place to live?
East Barnet recorded 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 East Barnet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (225).
Is crime in East Barnet going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Barnet was up 8% on the year before: 1,205 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,117 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Barnet?
East Barnet 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 East Barnet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.