Crime in Garden Suburb: statistics, rates and trends
817 crimes were recorded in Garden Suburb in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Garden Suburb
- Questions about crime in Garden Suburb
- About this data
817 crimes were recorded in Garden Suburb in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was vehicle crime, with 203 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Garden Suburb has the 1,998th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Garden Suburb | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 817 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.7 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,790 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Garden Suburb was highest in the year to July 2021 (890 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (674). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 817 | 75.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 688 | 63.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 751 | 69.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 709 | 65.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 780 | 72.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 890 | 82.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 838 | 77.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 883 | 81.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 674 | 62.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Garden Suburb 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, burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+43%) and violence and sexual offences (+38%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-57%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 203 | 18.8 | 3.82 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 14.2 | 0.92 | +43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 12.8 | 0.37 | +38% |
| Burglary | 95 | 8.8 | 2.49 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.9 | 0.59 | +253% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.2 | 0.46 | +17% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -15% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -10% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.6 | 1.17 | +42% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.4 | 0.82 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 1.35 | +300% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
Vehicle crime in Garden Suburb
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Garden Suburb recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Garden Suburb
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Garden Suburb recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Garden Suburb
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Garden Suburb recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Garden Suburb
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Garden Suburb recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Garden Suburb
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Garden Suburb recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 253% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Garden Suburb
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Garden Suburb recorded 42 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 16% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Garden Suburb
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Garden Suburb recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Garden Suburb
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Garden Suburb recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Garden Suburb
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Garden Suburb recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Garden Suburb
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Garden Suburb recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Garden Suburb
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Garden Suburb recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Garden Suburb
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Garden Suburb recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Garden Suburb
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Garden Suburb recorded 12 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Garden Suburb
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Garden Suburb recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Garden Suburb, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Garden Suburb.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garden Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Finchley | 1,263 | 75.0 | -1% |
| Golders Green | 1,378 | 76.7 | +1% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | +3% |
| Childs Hill | 2,190 | 111.9 | +48% |
| West Finchley | 2,341 | 111.7 | +47% |
| Hendon | 2,608 | 118.3 | +56% |
| Cricklewood | 1,969 | 173.6 | +129% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +7% |
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 Garden Suburb over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Emmott Close | 28 |
| On or near Hampstead Lane | 25 |
| On or near Vivian Way | 22 |
| On or near Northway | 21 |
| On or near Lyttelton Road | 19 |
| On or near Addison Way | 17 |
| On or near Bute Mews | 17 |
| On or near Winnington Road | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Garden Suburb 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 | 436 | 53.4% |
| Not recorded | 153 | 18.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 12.0% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
Garden Suburb has an estimated population of 10,790. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Garden Suburb sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Garden Suburb |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Garden Suburb a safe place to live?
Garden Suburb recorded 75.7 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 Garden Suburb?
Vehicle crime was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Garden Suburb going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garden Suburb was up 19% on the year before: 817 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 688 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Garden Suburb?
Garden Suburb 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 Garden Suburb. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.