Crime in Golders Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,349 crimes were recorded in Golders Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Golders Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Golders Green
- Types of crime in Golders Green
- Golders Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Golders Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Golders Green
- Demographics of Golders Green
- Questions about crime in Golders Green
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (322), violence and sexual offences (304) and vehicle crime (158) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,022nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Golders Green | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,349 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.1 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,972 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Golders Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,672 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,249). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,349 | 75.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,385 | 77.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,249 | 69.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,403 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,355 | 75.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,672 | 93.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,549 | 86.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,527 | 85.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,261 | 70.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 136 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 166 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Golders Green recorded notably more vehicle crime (77% above the national rate), drugs (44% above the national rate) and burglary (43% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (62% below) and shoplifting (61% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 64 to 85 and violence and sexual offences rose from 256 to 304, while shoplifting fell from 138 to 59 and criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 322 | 17.9 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 16.9 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 158 | 8.8 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 105 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 101 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 91 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Drugs | 85 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 1.9 | 1.7 | +3% |
| Other crime | 17 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Golders Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Golders Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill | 2,202 | 112.5 | +50% |
| Garden Suburb | 820 | 76.0 | +1% |
| Hendon | 2,604 | 118.1 | +57% |
| Cricklewood | 1,951 | 172.0 | +129% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | +5% |
| West Hendon | 3,046 | 144.2 | +92% |
| East Finchley | 1,277 | 75.8 | +1% |
| Colindale South | 2,208 | 108.7 | +45% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Golders Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bridge Way” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Way | 92 |
| On or near Clifton Gardens | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Golders Green Road | 49 |
| On or near Hendon Park Row | 41 |
| On or near Ashbourne Way | 38 |
| On or near Flower Mews | 38 |
| On or near Alba Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Forres Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Gloucester Drive | 25 |
Of the 1,027 crimes in Golders Green with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 322 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 489 | 47.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 253 | 24.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Golders Green has an estimated population of 17,972 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (47%, against 20%), less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%) and more children (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Golders Green average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Golders Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Golders Green a safe place to live?
Golders Green recorded 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,022nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Golders Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 322 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (304).
Is crime in Golders Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Golders Green was down 3% on the year before: 1,349 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,385 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Golders Green?
About 17,972 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Golders Green?
Golders Green 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.