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Crime in Hendon Central

Hendon Central had 929 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 157.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% above the middle Barnet area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

NW4, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hendon Central

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157.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common283 in 3 months

Month by month

300 Mar 289 Apr 277 May 352 Jun 334 Jul 243 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting28330%
violence17719%
anti-social behaviour16017%
theft697%
public order566%
vehicle crime455%
theft from the person354%
robbery334%

Hendon Central against Barnet

TypeHendon Central per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence3023▼ 5%
Burglary5.34.3▲ 7%
Vehicle crime7.69.3▼ 24%
Anti-social behaviour27.123▼ 28%
Theft and robbery23.410.6▲ 53%

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%
Colindale122.7▲ 3%
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 Hendon Central a safe area?

Hendon Central had about 157.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Hendon Central?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (283), followed by violence (177) and anti-social behaviour (160).