Crime in Edgwarebury: statistics, rates and trends
894 crimes were recorded in Edgwarebury in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Edgwarebury at a glance
- Crime trends in Edgwarebury
- Types of crime in Edgwarebury
- Edgwarebury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edgwarebury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edgwarebury
- Population and deprivation in Edgwarebury
- Questions about crime in Edgwarebury
- About this data
894 crimes were recorded in Edgwarebury in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 278 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Edgwarebury has the 2,532nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edgwarebury | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 894 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.6 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,512 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edgwarebury was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,097 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (894). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 894 | 61.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 950 | 65.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,006 | 69.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,042 | 71.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,043 | 71.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,016 | 70.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,097 | 75.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,044 | 71.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,015 | 69.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edgwarebury 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in public order (+39%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in other theft (-42%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 19.2 | 0.56 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 13.6 | 0.88 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 5.4 | 1.09 | -33% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.9 | 1.38 | +1% |
| Public order | 61 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +39% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -26% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +125% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.4 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -16% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +27% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.9 | 0.53 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Edgwarebury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edgwarebury recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Edgwarebury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edgwarebury recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edgwarebury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edgwarebury recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edgwarebury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edgwarebury recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edgwarebury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edgwarebury recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edgwarebury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edgwarebury recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edgwarebury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edgwarebury recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Edgwarebury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edgwarebury recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Edgwarebury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edgwarebury recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edgwarebury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edgwarebury recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edgwarebury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edgwarebury recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Edgwarebury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edgwarebury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Edgwarebury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edgwarebury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edgwarebury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edgwarebury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Edgwarebury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edgwarebury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edgwarebury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware | 1,677 | 95.6 | +55% |
| Burnt Oak | 2,628 | 110.7 | +80% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | +7% |
| Colindale North | 1,175 | 87.4 | +42% |
| Colindale South | 2,215 | 109.1 | +77% |
| High Barnet | 1,145 | 86.7 | +41% |
| Underhill | 947 | 81.9 | +33% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | +14% |
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 Edgwarebury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 70 |
| On or near Westmere Drive | 41 |
| On or near Parnell Close | 34 |
| On or near Spur Road | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Edgwarebury Lane | 26 |
| On or near Ramillies Road | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Bellamy Close | 21 |
| On or near Morley Crescent | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edgwarebury 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 | 285 | 31.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 197 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 13.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Edgwarebury has an estimated population of 14,512. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edgwarebury sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edgwarebury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Edgwarebury a safe place to live?
Edgwarebury recorded 61.6 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 Edgwarebury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Edgwarebury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edgwarebury was down 6% on the year before: 894 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 950 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edgwarebury?
Edgwarebury 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 Edgwarebury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.