Crap Towns / Barnet / Crime

How much crime is there in Barnet?

The police recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 people a year in Barnet from September 2023 to August 2026, about the same as the typical town's 76.2. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 22.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 75.7, up from 71.6 in the 12 months to August 2024.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical town
September 2023 to August 202471.678.6
September 2024 to August 202571.577.4
September 2025 to August 202675.773.7
By type
CrimeHereTypical town
Violence and sexual offences22.134.1
Vehicle crime10.43.8
Shoplifting7.57.1
Other theft7.25.4
Burglary5.73.1
Public order5.06.6
Criminal damage and arson4.87.0
Drugs3.82.4
Theft from the person2.50.4
Robbery2.10.6
Other crime1.02.0
Bicycle theft0.50.5
Possession of weapons0.40.8
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
Camden8.6 km191
Islington10.2 km144
Haringey7.7 km105
Brent7.5 km94.8
Borehamwood6.6 km90.8
Enfield9.3 km89.4
Potters Bar9.3 km74.8
Barnet–72.9
Harrow9.3 km62.6
Bushey11.1 km51.8
Radlett10.7 km43.6
The typical town–76.2