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Crime in Burnt Oak

Burnt Oak had 703 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 114.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% above the middle Barnet area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

HA8, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Burnt Oak

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114.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common211 in 3 months

Month by month

282 Mar 255 Apr 278 May 257 Jun 232 Jul 214 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour21130%
violence20529%
shoplifting527%
vehicle crime517%
public order446%
theft375%
burglary294%
robbery254%

Burnt Oak against Barnet

TypeBurnt Oak per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence33.323▼ 8%
Burglary4.74.3▼ 33%
Vehicle crime8.39.3▲ 6%
Anti-social behaviour34.3230%
Theft and robbery13.310.6▼ 14%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Colindale122.7▲ 3%
Grahame Park118.2▼ 8%
Burnt Oak114.2▼ 14%
South Stanmore95.3▼ 11%
Edgware87.9▼ 1%
The Hale65.8▲ 3%
Queensbury64.7▼ 6%
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 Burnt Oak a safe area?

Burnt Oak had about 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Burnt Oak?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (211), followed by violence (205) and shoplifting (52).