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Crime in High Barnet

High Barnet had 277 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Barnet area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

EN5, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of High Barnet

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78.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common67 in 3 months

Month by month

97 Mar 90 Apr 98 May 108 Jun 92 Jul 77 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour6724%
shoplifting5821%
violence5319%
vehicle crime3312%
public order176%
theft155%
burglary114%
drugs93%

High Barnet against Barnet

TypeHigh Barnet per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence1523▲ 26%
Burglary3.14.3▼ 21%
Vehicle crime9.39.30%
Anti-social behaviour18.923▼ 8%
Theft and robbery6.210.6▼ 46%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barnet Vale88.6▲ 4%
Hadley85.8▲ 6%
New Barnet80▲ 18%
High Barnet78.2▼ 3%
Chipping Barnet75.8▲ 6%
Hadley Wood23.6▼ 9%
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 High Barnet a safe area?

High Barnet had about 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in High Barnet?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (67), followed by shoplifting (58) and violence (53).