Crime in Underhill: statistics, rates and trends
947 crimes were recorded in Underhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Underhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Underhill
- Types of crime in Underhill
- Underhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Underhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Underhill
- Population and deprivation in Underhill
- Questions about crime in Underhill
- About this data
947 crimes were recorded in Underhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 336 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Underhill has the 1,783rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Underhill | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 947 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.9 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,560 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Underhill was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,196 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (746). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 947 | 81.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 813 | 70.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 806 | 69.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 746 | 64.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 901 | 77.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,049 | 90.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,196 | 103.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 992 | 85.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 909 | 78.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Underhill 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.
The largest increases were in burglary (+62%) and vehicle crime (+27%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-25%) and drugs (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 336 | 29.1 | 0.85 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 18.0 | 1.17 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 6.5 | 1.32 | +27% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.4 | 0.82 | +21% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.9 | 0.77 | +8% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.5 | 1.27 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 4.1 | 0.49 | +2250% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -25% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.4 | 0.74 | -20% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.02 | +220% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.1 | 0.67 | +117% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Underhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Underhill recorded 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Underhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Underhill recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Underhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Underhill recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Underhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Underhill recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Underhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Underhill recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Underhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Underhill recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Underhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Underhill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2250% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Underhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Underhill recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Underhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Underhill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Underhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Underhill recorded 16 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 up 220% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Underhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Underhill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Underhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Underhill recorded 10 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 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Underhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Underhill recorded 5 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Underhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Underhill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Underhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Underhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Underhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Barnet | 1,145 | 86.7 | +6% |
| Barnet Vale | 1,264 | 73.7 | -10% |
| East Barnet | 1,205 | 68.5 | -16% |
| Whetstone | 982 | 76.6 | -7% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | -14% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | -19% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | -1% |
| Brunswick Park | 1,209 | 70.9 | -13% |
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 Underhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 262 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Dunster Close | 27 |
| On or near Manor Close | 19 |
| On or near Crocus Field | 18 |
| On or near The Croft | 17 |
| On or near Hermes Close | 17 |
| On or near Ellesmere Grove | 17 |
| On or near Helios Way | 16 |
| On or near Minotaur Drive | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Underhill 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 | 278 | 29.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 208 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Underhill has an estimated population of 11,560. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Underhill sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Underhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Underhill a safe place to live?
Underhill recorded 81.9 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 Underhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (208).
Is crime in Underhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Underhill was up 16% on the year before: 947 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 813 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Underhill?
Underhill 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 Underhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.