Crime in Garden Suburb: statistics, rates and trends
820 crimes were recorded in Garden Suburb in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Garden Suburb at a glance
- Crime trends in Garden Suburb
- Types of crime in Garden Suburb
- Garden Suburb compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Garden Suburb
- What happened after crimes were reported in Garden Suburb
- Demographics of Garden Suburb
- Questions about crime in Garden Suburb
- About this data
Crime map
Vehicle crime (201), anti-social behaviour (158) and violence and sexual offences (135) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,979th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Garden Suburb | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 820 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,790 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Garden Suburb peaked in the year to August 2019 (891 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (678). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 820 | 76.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 678 | 62.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 772 | 71.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 698 | 64.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 789 | 73.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 886 | 82.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 818 | 75.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 891 | 82.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 693 | 64.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Garden Suburb recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.7 times the national rate) and burglary (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less public order (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (63% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 106 to 158 and violence and sexual offences rose from 108 to 135.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 201 | 18.6 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 14.6 | 15.4 | +49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 12.5 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Burglary | 93 | 8.6 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 5.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Garden Suburb; the highest is Cricklewood (172.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Golders Green (75.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garden Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Finchley | 1,277 | 75.8 | 0% |
| Golders Green | 1,349 | 75.1 | -1% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | +4% |
| Childs Hill | 2,202 | 112.5 | +48% |
| West Finchley | 2,383 | 113.7 | +50% |
| Hendon | 2,604 | 118.1 | +55% |
| Cricklewood | 1,951 | 172.0 | +126% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Garden Suburb over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Emmott Close | 26 |
| On or near Vivian Way | 22 |
| On or near Hampstead Lane | 21 |
| On or near Beaumont Close | 19 |
| On or near Lyttelton Road | 19 |
| On or near Northway | 19 |
| On or near Bute Mews | 18 |
| On or near Addison Way | 17 |
| On or near Ossulton Way | 16 |
Of the 662 crimes in Garden Suburb with a recorded outcome, 65% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 158 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 65.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 15.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Garden Suburb has an estimated population of 10,790 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%), less social housing (5.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.2%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Garden Suburb average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Garden Suburb | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Garden Suburb a safe place to live?
Garden Suburb recorded 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,979th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Garden Suburb?
Vehicle crime was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Garden Suburb going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garden Suburb was up 21% on the year before: 820 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 678 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Garden Suburb?
About 10,790 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Garden Suburb?
Garden Suburb 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.