Crime in Totteridge & Woodside: statistics, rates and trends
1,078 crimes were recorded in Totteridge & Woodside in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Totteridge & Woodside at a glance
- Crime trends in Totteridge & Woodside
- Types of crime in Totteridge & Woodside
- Totteridge & Woodside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Totteridge & Woodside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Totteridge & Woodside
- Population and deprivation in Totteridge & Woodside
- Questions about crime in Totteridge & Woodside
- About this data
1,078 crimes were recorded in Totteridge & Woodside in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 252 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Totteridge & Woodside has the 2,218th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Totteridge & Woodside | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,078 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.1 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,383 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Totteridge & Woodside was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,295 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (869). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 1,078 | 70.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,295 | 84.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 954 | 62.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,098 | 71.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 965 | 62.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 966 | 62.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 990 | 64.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 946 | 61.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 869 | 56.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Totteridge & Woodside 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 violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in drugs (-57%) and criminal damage and arson (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 16.4 | 0.48 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 210 | 13.7 | 0.89 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 7.5 | 1.53 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 7.1 | 0.86 | -4% |
| Burglary | 103 | 6.7 | 1.89 | -6% |
| Drugs | 102 | 6.6 | 2.03 | -57% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -19% |
| Public order | 39 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -43% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.3 | 0.96 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.0 | 0.58 | -29% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Totteridge & Woodside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Totteridge & Woodside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Totteridge & Woodside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Totteridge & Woodside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Totteridge & Woodside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Totteridge & Woodside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Totteridge & Woodside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Totteridge & Woodside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Totteridge & Woodside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Totteridge & Woodside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Totteridge & Woodside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Totteridge & Woodside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Totteridge & Woodside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Totteridge & Woodside 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Totteridge & Woodside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Totteridge & Woodside recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Totteridge & Woodside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Totteridge & Woodside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totteridge & Woodside |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Finchley | 2,341 | 111.7 | +59% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +15% |
| Whetstone | 982 | 76.6 | +9% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | +11% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | -6% |
| Underhill | 947 | 81.9 | +17% |
| Friern Barnet | 1,759 | 88.9 | +27% |
| East Finchley | 1,263 | 75.0 | +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 Totteridge & Woodside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langstone Way | 76 |
| On or near Bittacy Hill | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Woodside Park Road | 40 |
| On or near Inglis Way | 34 |
| On or near New Road | 34 |
| On or near Sanders Lane | 34 |
| On or near Royal Engineers Way | 30 |
| On or near School House Lane | 29 |
| On or near Mill Hill East | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Totteridge & Woodside 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 | 401 | 37.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 210 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Totteridge & Woodside has an estimated population of 15,383. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Totteridge & Woodside sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Totteridge & Woodside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Totteridge & Woodside a safe place to live?
Totteridge & Woodside recorded 70.1 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 Totteridge & Woodside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (210).
Is crime in Totteridge & Woodside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totteridge & Woodside was down 17% on the year before: 1,078 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Totteridge & Woodside?
Totteridge & Woodside 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 Totteridge & Woodside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.