Crime in Golders Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,378 crimes were recorded in Golders Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Golders Green
- Questions about crime in Golders Green
- About this data
1,378 crimes were recorded in Golders Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 333 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Golders Green has the 1,969th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Golders Green | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,378 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.7 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,972 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Golders Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,670 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,263). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,378 | 76.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,360 | 75.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,289 | 71.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,379 | 76.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,369 | 76.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,670 | 92.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,539 | 85.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,513 | 84.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,263 | 70.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Golders Green 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+44%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 333 | 18.5 | 1.21 | +8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 16.6 | 0.49 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 166 | 9.2 | 1.88 | +7% |
| Other theft | 106 | 5.9 | 0.92 | -5% |
| Public order | 96 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +4% |
| Burglary | 93 | 5.2 | 1.46 | -4% |
| Drugs | 88 | 4.9 | 1.50 | +44% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 3.9 | 0.47 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 2.0 | 1.19 | +6% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -20% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.40 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Golders Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Golders Green recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Golders Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Golders Green recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Golders Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Golders Green recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Golders Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Golders Green recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Golders Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Golders Green recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Golders Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Golders Green recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Golders Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Golders Green recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Golders Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Golders Green recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Golders Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Golders Green recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Golders Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Golders Green recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Golders Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Golders Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Golders Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Golders Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Golders Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Golders Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Golders Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Golders Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Golders Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Golders Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Golders Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill | 2,190 | 111.9 | +46% |
| Garden Suburb | 817 | 75.7 | -1% |
| Hendon | 2,608 | 118.3 | +54% |
| Cricklewood | 1,969 | 173.6 | +126% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | +2% |
| West Hendon | 3,068 | 145.3 | +89% |
| East Finchley | 1,263 | 75.0 | -2% |
| Colindale South | 2,215 | 109.1 | +42% |
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 Golders Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Way | 102 |
| On or near Clifton Gardens | 60 |
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Golders Green Road | 50 |
| On or near Hendon Park Row | 42 |
| On or near Ashbourne Way | 40 |
| On or near Flower Mews | 38 |
| On or near Alba Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Forres Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Golders Green 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 | 493 | 35.8% |
| Not recorded | 333 | 24.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 253 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 10.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Golders Green has an estimated population of 17,972. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Golders Green sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Golders Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Golders Green a safe place to live?
Golders Green recorded 76.7 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 Golders Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (299).
Is crime in Golders Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Golders Green was up 1% on the year before: 1,378 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,360 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Golders Green?
Golders Green 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 Golders Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.