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Crime in Brent Cross

Brent Cross had 727 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 170.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 94% above the middle Barnet area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

NW4, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Brent Cross

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170.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common185 in 3 months

Month by month

260 Mar 251 Apr 257 May 267 Jun 253 Jul 207 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Brent Cross. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting18525%
violence15722%
anti-social behaviour11416%
theft598%
vehicle crime547%
public order466%
burglary294%
theft from the person294%

Brent Cross against Barnet

TypeBrent Cross per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence36.823▼ 22%
Burglary6.84.3▲ 38%
Vehicle crime12.79.3▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour26.723▼ 25%
Theft and robbery27.210.6▲ 45%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brent Cross170.5▼ 5%
Hendon Central157.3▲ 7%
Hendon143.1▲ 2%
Golders Green98.1▼ 21%
The Hyde90.4▲ 4%
West Hendon89.8▼ 7%
Temple Fortune83.1▼ 27%
See every Barnet area ranked on the crime in Barnet page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Brent Cross a safe area?

Brent Cross had about 170.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Brent Cross?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (185), followed by violence (157) and anti-social behaviour (114).