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Crime in Friern Barnet

Friern Barnet had 322 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Barnet area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.

N12, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Friern Barnet

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80crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common102 in 3 months

Month by month

146 Mar 120 Apr 119 May 119 Jun 104 Jul 99 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10232%
anti-social behaviour6520%
vehicle crime5316%
theft227%
drugs175%
shoplifting165%
public order144%
burglary124%

Friern Barnet against Barnet

TypeFriern Barnet per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence25.423▲ 6%
Burglary34.3▼ 50%
Vehicle crime13.29.3▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour16.223▼ 22%
Theft and robbery8.510.6▼ 46%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Southgate163.7▲ 12%
Fallow Corner114.8▼ 7%
North Finchley92.70%
Colney Hatch82▲ 11%
Friern Barnet80▼ 16%
Woodside Park75.3▼ 7%
Brunswick Park61.3▲ 2%
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 Friern Barnet a safe area?

Friern Barnet had about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Friern Barnet?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (102), followed by anti-social behaviour (65) and vehicle crime (53).