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Crime in West Hendon

West Hendon had 393 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Barnet area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

NW9, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Hendon

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89.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common107 in 3 months

Month by month

132 Mar 153 Apr 138 May 121 Jun 120 Jul 152 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10727%
anti-social behaviour10326%
theft4511%
burglary328%
vehicle crime318%
public order246%
drugs144%
theft from the person123%

West Hendon against Barnet

TypeWest Hendon per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence24.523▼ 7%
Burglary7.34.3▼ 3%
Vehicle crime7.19.3▼ 37%
Anti-social behaviour23.523▼ 2%
Theft and robbery15.810.6▲ 33%

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%
Kingsbury81.4▲ 13%
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 West Hendon a safe area?

West Hendon had about 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Hendon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (107), followed by anti-social behaviour (103) and theft (45).