Crime in Friern Barnet: statistics, rates and trends
1,759 crimes were recorded in Friern Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Friern Barnet at a glance
- Crime trends in Friern Barnet
- Types of crime in Friern Barnet
- Friern Barnet compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Friern Barnet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Friern Barnet
- Population and deprivation in Friern Barnet
- Questions about crime in Friern Barnet
- About this data
1,759 crimes were recorded in Friern Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 459 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Friern Barnet has the 1,535th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Friern Barnet | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,759 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.9 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 19,796 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Friern Barnet was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,460 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,698). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 1,759 | 88.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,698 | 85.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,731 | 87.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,853 | 93.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,834 | 92.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,126 | 107.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,460 | 124.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,004 | 101.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,092 | 105.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 146 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 179 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 141 |
| December 2025 | 153 |
| November 2025 | 141 |
| October 2025 | 167 |
| September 2025 | 133 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Friern 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in robbery (+130%) and theft from the person (+27%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-22%) and public order (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 23.2 | 0.68 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 337 | 17.0 | 1.11 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 273 | 13.8 | 2.80 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 6.7 | 0.80 | +6% |
| Other theft | 123 | 6.2 | 0.97 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -22% |
| Drugs | 71 | 3.6 | 1.10 | +15% |
| Burglary | 69 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -19% |
| Robbery | 69 | 3.5 | 2.58 | +130% |
| Public order | 68 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 1.9 | 1.14 | +27% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Friern Barnet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Friern Barnet recorded 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Friern Barnet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Friern Barnet recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Friern Barnet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Friern Barnet recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Friern Barnet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Friern Barnet recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Friern Barnet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Friern Barnet recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Friern Barnet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Friern Barnet recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Friern Barnet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Friern Barnet recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Friern Barnet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Friern Barnet recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Friern Barnet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Friern Barnet recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 130% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Friern Barnet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Friern Barnet recorded 68 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 down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Friern Barnet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Friern Barnet recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Friern Barnet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Friern Barnet recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Friern Barnet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Friern Barnet recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Friern Barnet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Friern Barnet recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Friern Barnet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Friern Barnet.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Friern Barnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | -9% |
| Brunswick Park | 1,209 | 70.9 | -20% |
| West Finchley | 2,341 | 111.7 | +26% |
| Whetstone | 982 | 76.6 | -14% |
| East Finchley | 1,263 | 75.0 | -16% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | -21% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | -12% |
| Garden Suburb | 817 | 75.7 | -15% |
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 Friern Barnet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 97 |
| On or near Pegasus Way | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Close | 49 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 46 |
| On or near Pert Close | 42 |
| On or near A1003 | 41 |
| On or near Parkhurst Road | 37 |
| On or near Constable Close | 36 |
| On or near Firs Avenue | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Friern 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 | 743 | 42.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 363 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 337 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 170 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Friern Barnet has an estimated population of 19,796. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Friern Barnet sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Friern Barnet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Friern Barnet a safe place to live?
Friern Barnet recorded 88.9 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 Friern Barnet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (337).
Is crime in Friern Barnet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Friern Barnet was up 4% on the year before: 1,759 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,698 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Friern Barnet?
Friern 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 Friern Barnet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.