Crime in Woodhouse, Barnet: statistics, rates and trends
1,123 crimes were recorded in Woodhouse, Barnet in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodhouse, Barnet at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodhouse, Barnet
- Types of crime in Woodhouse, Barnet
- Woodhouse, Barnet compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodhouse, Barnet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodhouse, Barnet
- Demographics of Woodhouse, Barnet
- Questions about crime in Woodhouse, Barnet
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (290), anti-social behaviour (207) and vehicle crime (157) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,815th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Woodhouse, Barnet | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,123 | 37,545 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,906 | 405,050 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodhouse, Barnet peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,319 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,041). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,123 | 80.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,041 | 74.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,115 | 80.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,060 | 76.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,044 | 75.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,174 | 84.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,259 | 90.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,319 | 94.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,154 | 83.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woodhouse, Barnet recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), robbery (2.2 times the national rate) and theft from the person (50% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (55% below) and shoplifting (43% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 32 to 49 and shoplifting rose from 52 to 67, while criminal damage and arson fell from 75 to 42 and theft from the person fell from 47 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 290 | 20.9 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 157 | 11.3 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Other theft | 78 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Drugs | 49 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Robbery | 42 | 3.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 2.5 | 1.7 | -26% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodhouse, Barnet; the highest is West Finchley (113.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Totteridge & Woodside (68.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodhouse, Barnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Finchley | 2,383 | 113.7 | +41% |
| Friern Barnet | 1,759 | 88.9 | +10% |
| Whetstone | 1,004 | 78.3 | -3% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,047 | 68.1 | -16% |
| East Finchley | 1,277 | 75.8 | -6% |
| Brunswick Park | 1,249 | 73.2 | -9% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,460 | 78.9 | -2% |
| East Barnet | 1,215 | 69.0 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Woodhouse, Barnet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (143).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 143 |
| On or near Parking Area | 115 |
| On or near Castle Mews | 41 |
| On or near Friern Park | 40 |
| On or near Woodhouse Road | 36 |
| On or near Summers Lane | 28 |
| On or near High Road | 27 |
| On or near Lambert Way | 27 |
| On or near Churchfield Way | 26 |
| On or near Victoria Grove | 26 |
Of the 916 crimes in Woodhouse, Barnet with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% 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 | 450 | 49.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 25.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Woodhouse, Barnet has an estimated population of 13,906 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more households without a car (34%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodhouse, Barnet average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Woodhouse, Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woodhouse, Barnet a safe place to live?
Woodhouse, Barnet recorded 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,815th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Woodhouse, Barnet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 290 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Woodhouse, Barnet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodhouse, Barnet was up 8% on the year before: 1,123 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,041 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodhouse, Barnet?
About 13,906 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodhouse, Barnet?
Woodhouse, Barnet 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.