Crime in Hendon, Barnet: statistics, rates and trends
2,608 crimes were recorded in Hendon, Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hendon, Barnet at a glance
- Crime trends in Hendon, Barnet
- Types of crime in Hendon, Barnet
- Hendon, Barnet compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hendon, Barnet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hendon, Barnet
- Population and deprivation in Hendon, Barnet
- Questions about crime in Hendon, Barnet
- About this data
2,608 crimes were recorded in Hendon, Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 585 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hendon, Barnet has the 847th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hendon, Barnet | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,608 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.3 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 22,051 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hendon, Barnet was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,608 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,929). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 2,608 | 118.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,101 | 95.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,279 | 103.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,968 | 89.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,233 | 101.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,434 | 110.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,410 | 109.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,158 | 97.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,929 | 87.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 250 |
| June 2026 | 249 |
| May 2026 | 203 |
| April 2026 | 212 |
| March 2026 | 232 |
| February 2026 | 181 |
| January 2026 | 276 |
| December 2025 | 194 |
| November 2025 | 216 |
| October 2025 | 223 |
| September 2025 | 214 |
| August 2025 | 158 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hendon, Barnet 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+85%) and shoplifting (+71%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 585 | 26.5 | 1.73 | +24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 572 | 25.9 | 0.76 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 336 | 15.2 | 1.84 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 280 | 12.7 | 2.58 | +44% |
| Drugs | 174 | 7.9 | 2.41 | +30% |
| Other theft | 170 | 7.7 | 1.21 | +4% |
| Public order | 134 | 6.1 | 0.91 | +14% |
| Burglary | 121 | 5.5 | 1.55 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 3.9 | 0.57 | -37% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 2.3 | 1.34 | +85% |
| Robbery | 43 | 2.0 | 1.44 | +26% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.4 | 0.64 | +58% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.9 | 1.05 | +58% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.4 | 0.42 | -44% |
Anti-social behaviour in Hendon, Barnet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hendon, Barnet recorded 585 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hendon, Barnet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hendon, Barnet recorded 572 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hendon, Barnet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hendon, Barnet recorded 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hendon, Barnet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hendon, Barnet recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hendon, Barnet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hendon, Barnet recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hendon, Barnet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hendon, Barnet recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hendon, Barnet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hendon, Barnet recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hendon, Barnet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hendon, Barnet recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hendon, Barnet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hendon, Barnet recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hendon, Barnet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hendon, Barnet recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hendon, Barnet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hendon, Barnet recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hendon, Barnet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hendon, Barnet recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hendon, Barnet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hendon, Barnet recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hendon, Barnet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hendon, Barnet recorded 9 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 down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hendon, Barnet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hendon, Barnet.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hendon, Barnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hendon | 3,068 | 145.3 | +23% |
| Golders Green | 1,378 | 76.7 | -35% |
| Colindale South | 2,215 | 109.1 | -8% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | -34% |
| Colindale North | 1,175 | 87.4 | -26% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | -44% |
| Cricklewood | 1,969 | 173.6 | +47% |
| Garden Suburb | 817 | 75.7 | -36% |
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 Hendon, Barnet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 206 |
| On or near Supermarket | 178 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 158 |
| On or near Sunningfields Road | 86 |
| On or near Finchley Lane | 56 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 55 |
| On or near Studio Mews | 49 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 48 |
| On or near Harmony Way | 45 |
| On or near Brampton Lane | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hendon, Barnet 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 | 947 | 36.3% |
| Not recorded | 585 | 22.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 505 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 246 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 143 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 109 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Hendon, Barnet has an estimated population of 22,051. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hendon, Barnet sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hendon, Barnet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 46.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Hendon, Barnet a safe place to live?
Hendon, Barnet recorded 118.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Hendon, Barnet?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 585 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (572).
Is crime in Hendon, Barnet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hendon, Barnet was up 24% on the year before: 2,608 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,101 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hendon, Barnet?
Hendon, Barnet 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 Hendon, Barnet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.