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Crime in Childs Hill

Childs Hill had 394 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Barnet area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

NW11, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Childs Hill

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87.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

120 Mar 143 Apr 116 May 133 Jun 156 Jul 105 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour12231%
violence8622%
vehicle crime4912%
theft318%
burglary287%
public order215%
drugs174%
shoplifting133%

Childs Hill against Barnet

TypeChilds Hill per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence19.123▲ 4%
Burglary6.24.30%
Vehicle crime10.99.3▲ 7%
Anti-social behaviour27.123▲ 8%
Theft and robbery11.110.6▲ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cricklewood150.2▼ 3%
Hampstead135.2▼ 1%
Mapesbury133.9▲ 2%
West Hampstead128.4▲ 11%
Golders Green98.1▼ 21%
Childs Hill87.6▲ 4%
North End75.8▼ 8%
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 Childs Hill a safe area?

Childs Hill had about 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Childs Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (122), followed by violence (86) and vehicle crime (49).