Crime in Edgware, Barnet: statistics, rates and trends
1,677 crimes were recorded in Edgware, Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Edgware, Barnet at a glance
- Crime trends in Edgware, Barnet
- Types of crime in Edgware, Barnet
- Edgware, Barnet compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edgware, Barnet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edgware, Barnet
- Population and deprivation in Edgware, Barnet
- Questions about crime in Edgware, Barnet
- About this data
1,677 crimes were recorded in Edgware, Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 524 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Edgware, Barnet has the 1,352nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edgware, Barnet | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,677 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.6 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,542 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edgware, Barnet was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,861 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,602). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,677 | 95.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,697 | 96.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,602 | 91.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,670 | 95.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,714 | 97.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,809 | 103.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,809 | 103.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,861 | 106.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,663 | 94.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 145 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
| August 2025 | 130 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edgware, 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+28%) and burglary (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-31%) and vehicle crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 524 | 29.9 | 1.95 | +28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 339 | 19.3 | 0.56 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 172 | 9.8 | 1.18 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 123 | 7.0 | 1.42 | -23% |
| Other theft | 113 | 6.4 | 1.01 | +12% |
| Burglary | 96 | 5.5 | 1.55 | +20% |
| Public order | 69 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 3.8 | 2.26 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -15% |
| Robbery | 43 | 2.5 | 1.81 | +16% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -31% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -29% |
Anti-social behaviour in Edgware, Barnet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edgware, Barnet recorded 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Edgware, Barnet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edgware, Barnet recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edgware, Barnet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edgware, Barnet recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edgware, Barnet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edgware, Barnet recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edgware, Barnet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edgware, Barnet recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edgware, Barnet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edgware, Barnet recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edgware, Barnet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edgware, Barnet recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Edgware, Barnet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edgware, Barnet recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edgware, Barnet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edgware, Barnet recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Edgware, Barnet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edgware, Barnet recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 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.
Drugs in Edgware, Barnet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edgware, Barnet recorded 42 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 down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edgware, Barnet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edgware, Barnet recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edgware, Barnet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edgware, 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 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Edgware, Barnet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edgware, 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Edgware, Barnet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edgware, Barnet.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edgware, Barnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgwarebury | 894 | 61.6 | -36% |
| Burnt Oak | 2,628 | 110.7 | +16% |
| Colindale North | 1,175 | 87.4 | -9% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | -31% |
| Colindale South | 2,215 | 109.1 | +14% |
| Hendon | 2,608 | 118.3 | +24% |
| West Hendon | 3,068 | 145.3 | +52% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | -27% |
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 Edgware, Barnet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Approach Road | 180 |
| On or near Supermarket | 176 |
| On or near Rectory Lane | 140 |
| On or near Station Road | 113 |
| On or near Stream Lane | 85 |
| On or near Edgware | 80 |
| On or near Hayling Way | 37 |
| On or near Heronsgate | 26 |
| On or near Stoneyfields Lane | 26 |
| On or near Old Rectory Gardens | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edgware, 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 | 562 | 33.5% |
| Not recorded | 524 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 290 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Edgware, Barnet has an estimated population of 17,542. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edgware, Barnet sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edgware, Barnet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Edgware, Barnet a safe place to live?
Edgware, Barnet recorded 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Edgware, Barnet?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (339).
Is crime in Edgware, Barnet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edgware, Barnet was down 1% on the year before: 1,677 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,697 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edgware, Barnet?
Edgware, 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 Edgware, Barnet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.