Crime in Whetstone: statistics, rates and trends
1,004 crimes were recorded in Whetstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whetstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Whetstone
- Types of crime in Whetstone
- Whetstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whetstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whetstone
- Demographics of Whetstone
- Questions about crime in Whetstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (226), anti-social behaviour (210) and vehicle crime (132) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,905th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whetstone | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,004 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.3 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,825 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whetstone peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,157 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (848). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,004 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 961 | 74.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,050 | 81.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 899 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 945 | 73.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,067 | 83.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,157 | 90.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,004 | 78.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 848 | 66.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whetstone recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and burglary (34% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 30 to 49 and shoplifting rose from 80 to 114, while criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 17.6 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 210 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 10.3 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 8.9 | 8.5 | +42% |
| Other theft | 83 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 61 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Drugs | 49 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whetstone; the highest is West Finchley (113.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Totteridge & Woodside (68.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whetstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +3% |
| Brunswick Park | 1,249 | 73.2 | -6% |
| East Barnet | 1,215 | 69.0 | -12% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,047 | 68.1 | -13% |
| Barnet Vale | 1,262 | 73.6 | -6% |
| Friern Barnet | 1,759 | 88.9 | +14% |
| West Finchley | 2,383 | 113.7 | +45% |
| Underhill | 921 | 79.7 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Whetstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near A1000 | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Oakleigh Mews | 49 |
| On or near Denham Road | 34 |
| On or near Barfield Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Cadbury Close | 25 |
| On or near Well Grove | 25 |
| On or near Domville Close | 22 |
Of the 794 crimes in Whetstone with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 210 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 377 | 47.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 24.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Whetstone has an estimated population of 12,825 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%), less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whetstone average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whetstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whetstone a safe place to live?
Whetstone recorded 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,905th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Whetstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (210).
Is crime in Whetstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whetstone was up 4% on the year before: 1,004 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 961 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whetstone?
About 12,825 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whetstone?
Whetstone 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.