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Crime in Hendon

Hendon had 703 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 143.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% above the middle Barnet area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

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

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143.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common161 in 3 months

Month by month

248 Mar 225 Apr 219 May 261 Jun 275 Jul 167 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16123%
anti-social behaviour14521%
shoplifting12918%
theft558%
drugs467%
public order426%
vehicle crime416%
burglary335%

Hendon against Barnet

TypeHendon per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence32.823▼ 5%
Burglary6.74.3▲ 32%
Vehicle crime8.39.3▼ 37%
Anti-social behaviour29.523▼ 24%
Theft and robbery2010.6▲ 29%

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 a safe area?

Hendon had about 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hendon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (161), followed by anti-social behaviour (145) and shoplifting (129).