Crime in Friern Barnet: statistics, rates and trends
1,759 crimes were recorded in Friern Barnet in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Friern Barnet
- Questions about crime in Friern Barnet
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (468), anti-social behaviour (335) and vehicle crime (275) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,535th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Friern Barnet | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,759 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.9 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 19,796 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Friern Barnet peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,468 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,711). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,759 | 88.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,711 | 86.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,735 | 87.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,839 | 92.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,833 | 92.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,096 | 105.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,468 | 124.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,047 | 103.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,058 | 104.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Friern Barnet recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.8 times the national rate) and robbery (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less public order (51% below) and criminal damage and arson (51% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 33 to 72 and drugs rose from 61 to 73, while criminal damage and arson fell from 99 to 66 and public order fell from 84 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 23.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 335 | 16.9 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 275 | 13.9 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Other theft | 128 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 6.3 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Drugs | 73 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Robbery | 72 | 3.6 | 1.4 | +118% |
| Burglary | 69 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Public order | 64 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 1.8 | 1.7 | +12% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.2 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Friern Barnet; the highest is West Finchley (113.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Totteridge & Woodside (68.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Friern Barnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | -9% |
| Brunswick Park | 1,249 | 73.2 | -18% |
| West Finchley | 2,383 | 113.7 | +28% |
| Whetstone | 1,004 | 78.3 | -12% |
| East Finchley | 1,277 | 75.8 | -15% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,047 | 68.1 | -23% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | -11% |
| Garden Suburb | 820 | 76.0 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Friern Barnet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 99 |
| On or near Pegasus Way | 67 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Close | 47 |
| On or near Pert Close | 41 |
| On or near A1003 | 38 |
| On or near Friern Barnet Road | 37 |
| On or near Constable Close | 35 |
| On or near Parkhurst Road | 35 |
Of the 1,424 crimes in Friern Barnet with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 335 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 732 | 51.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 367 | 25.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Friern Barnet has an estimated population of 19,796 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (32%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Friern Barnet average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Friern Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Friern Barnet a safe place to live?
Friern Barnet recorded 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,535th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Friern Barnet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (335).
Is crime in Friern Barnet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Friern Barnet was up 3% on the year before: 1,759 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,711 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Friern Barnet?
About 19,796 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Friern Barnet?
Friern Barnet is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.