Barnet Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barnet’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, shaped by seasonal and local factors. The overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 2.7% above the UK average, reflecting a pattern consistent with urban districts in North London. Anti-social behaviour dominates the crime mix, accounting for 21.7% of all incidents (659 cases), significantly higher than the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000 (51% above). This aligns with the area’s dense population and high street activity, particularly during November’s extended evening hours and events like Bonfire Night. Violence and sexual offences (21.3% of total crimes) show a marked decline, likely influenced by the end of the university term and reduced night-time foot traffic. Vehicle crime, at 11.7% of total incidents, remains high (125% above UK average), possibly linked to Barnet’s commuter routes and parking infrastructure. The presence of shoplifting (8.5% of crimes) at 0.6 per 1,000, slightly below the UK rate, suggests targeted retail security measures may be effective. These patterns highlight a combination of urban density, seasonal activity, and local policing priorities, with November’s darker evenings and festive shopping likely amplifying anti-social behaviour while reducing opportunities for violent crime.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in Barnet’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dropped by 19.8% (from 808 to 648), a decrease consistent with the end of the university term and reduced late-night activity in areas like Golders Green and Muswell Hill. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 13.2% (759 to 659), though it remains 51% above the UK average. A sharp 71.4% increase in possession of weapons (7 to 12 cases) raises concerns, though this category remains low overall (0.0 per 1,000). Other theft surged by 33.1% (175 to 233), potentially linked to Black Friday shopping spillover effects in retail zones. Vehicle crime, already 125% above the UK average, remained stable at 356 incidents, with no significant month-on-month change. Bicycle theft dropped 35% (20 to 13), possibly due to increased visibility of anti-theft measures in cycle-friendly areas like Totteridge. The area’s crime mix continues to skew toward property-related offences (62.2% of total crimes) compared to the UK average, with vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour driving this imbalance. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic zones while maintaining vigilance in emerging issues like weapon possession.

Barnet’s crime rate in November 2025 (7.5 per 1,000) marked a 7.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a seasonal dip in activity as winter sets in. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 133 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. Daily crime counts averaged 101 incidents per day, a rate that, while stable, remains higher than the UK average when scaled to Barnet’s population. The 2.7% above UK average rate highlights Barnet’s position as a moderately high-crime urban area within London.1 to 7.5 per 1,000 suggests effective policing or seasonal moderation. When compared to the UK’s overall average, Barnet’s anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime rates stand out as significant outliers, while violent crime and public order offences fall below national levels. This contrast illustrates the unique pressures of Barnet’s mixed-use urban environment, where high population density and transport infrastructure create specific vulnerabilities. The 1-in-133 monthly exposure figure, though lower than the UK’s average in some categories, underscores the ongoing need for community-focused crime prevention strategies tailored to local conditions.