Crime in High Barnet: statistics, rates and trends
1,145 crimes were recorded in High Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in High Barnet at a glance
- Crime trends in High Barnet
- Types of crime in High Barnet
- High Barnet compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in High Barnet
- What happened after crimes were reported in High Barnet
- Population and deprivation in High Barnet
- Questions about crime in High Barnet
- About this data
1,145 crimes were recorded in High Barnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 277 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, High Barnet has the 1,609th highest crime rate.
| Measure | High Barnet | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,145 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.7 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,209 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in High Barnet was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,368 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,019). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,145 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,197 | 90.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,108 | 83.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,071 | 81.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,019 | 77.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,124 | 85.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,368 | 103.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,367 | 103.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,242 | 94.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 98 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in High 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 shoplifting (+35%) and drugs (+27%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-49%) and other crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 277 | 21.0 | 1.37 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 222 | 16.8 | 2.03 | +35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 15.7 | 0.46 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 7.1 | 1.44 | +12% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.5 | 0.85 | -23% |
| Public order | 66 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +6% |
| Burglary | 61 | 4.6 | 1.31 | +15% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.9 | 0.88 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -49% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 2.3 | 1.34 | -19% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.4 | 1.06 | -17% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +33% |
Anti-social behaviour in High Barnet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. High Barnet recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in High Barnet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. High Barnet recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in High Barnet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. High Barnet recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in High Barnet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. High Barnet recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in High Barnet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. High Barnet recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in High Barnet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. High Barnet recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in High Barnet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. High Barnet recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in High Barnet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. High Barnet recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in High Barnet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. High Barnet recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in High Barnet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. High Barnet recorded 30 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in High Barnet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. High Barnet recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in High Barnet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. High Barnet recorded 14 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in High Barnet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. High Barnet recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in High Barnet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. High Barnet recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to High Barnet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to High Barnet.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs High Barnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underhill | 947 | 81.9 | -5% |
| Barnet Vale | 1,264 | 73.7 | -15% |
| East Barnet | 1,205 | 68.5 | -21% |
| Whetstone | 982 | 76.6 | -12% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | -19% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | -24% |
| Edgwarebury | 894 | 61.6 | -29% |
| 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 High Barnet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 144 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 82 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 61 |
| On or near St Albans Road | 47 |
| On or near Tapster Street | 37 |
| On or near Union Street | 34 |
| On or near Hadley Ridge | 30 |
| On or near High Street | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in High 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 | 452 | 39.5% |
| Not recorded | 277 | 24.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 14.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 7.9% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
High Barnet has an estimated population of 13,209. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in High Barnet sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | High Barnet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is High Barnet a safe place to live?
High Barnet recorded 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 High Barnet?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (222).
Is crime in High Barnet going up or down?
Recorded crime in High Barnet was down 4% on the year before: 1,145 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,197 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers High Barnet?
High 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 High Barnet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.