Crap Towns / Barnet / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Barnet?
The police recorded 4.8 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Barnet from September 2023 to August 2026, 31% lower than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 4.8, up from 4.6 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 8.6 km | 8.1 |
| Islington | 10.2 km | 7.6 |
| Borehamwood | 6.6 km | 7.1 |
| Haringey | 7.7 km | 6.4 |
| Brent | 7.5 km | 6.0 |
| Enfield | 9.3 km | 6.0 |
| Bushey | 11.1 km | 5.0 |
| Potters Bar | 9.3 km | 5.0 |
| Barnet | – | 4.8 |
| Harrow | 9.3 km | 3.9 |
| Radlett | 10.7 km | 3.0 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |