Crime in Totteridge & Woodside: statistics, rates and trends
1,047 crimes were recorded in Totteridge & Woodside in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Totteridge & Woodside
- Questions about crime in Totteridge & Woodside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (263), anti-social behaviour (207) and vehicle crime (119) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,307th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Totteridge & Woodside | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,047 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.1 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,383 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Totteridge & Woodside peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,298 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (850). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,047 | 68.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,298 | 84.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,001 | 65.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,086 | 70.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 990 | 64.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 899 | 58.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,039 | 67.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 942 | 61.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 850 | 55.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Totteridge & Woodside recorded notably more burglary (81% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (56% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (77% below) and public order (63% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 214 to 263, while drugs fell from 277 to 61 and criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 17.1 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 13.5 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 7.7 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 7.2 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Burglary | 99 | 6.4 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Other theft | 69 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 61 | 4.0 | 3.3 | -78% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 1.6 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Totteridge & Woodside; the highest is West Finchley (113.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Mill Hill, Barnet (66.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totteridge & Woodside |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Finchley | 2,383 | 113.7 | +67% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +19% |
| Whetstone | 1,004 | 78.3 | +15% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | +16% |
| Mill Hill | 1,195 | 66.9 | -2% |
| Underhill | 921 | 79.7 | +17% |
| Friern Barnet | 1,759 | 88.9 | +31% |
| East Finchley | 1,277 | 75.8 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Totteridge & Woodside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Langstone Way” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langstone Way | 77 |
| On or near Bittacy Hill | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Woodside Park Road | 39 |
| On or near Inglis Way | 37 |
| On or near Mill Hill East | 34 |
| On or near New Road | 33 |
| On or near Sanders Lane | 31 |
| On or near Royal Engineers Way | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
Of the 840 crimes in Totteridge & Woodside with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 207 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 400 | 47.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Totteridge & Woodside has an estimated population of 15,383 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (59%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Totteridge & Woodside average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Totteridge & Woodside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Totteridge & Woodside a safe place to live?
Totteridge & Woodside recorded 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,307th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Totteridge & Woodside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Totteridge & Woodside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totteridge & Woodside was down 19% on the year before: 1,047 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,298 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Totteridge & Woodside?
About 15,383 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Totteridge & Woodside?
Totteridge & Woodside 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.