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Crime in Whetstone

Whetstone had 266 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Barnet area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

N20, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whetstone

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92.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common66 in 3 months

Month by month

60 Mar 70 Apr 92 May 82 Jun 93 Jul 91 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6625%
anti-social behaviour5922%
shoplifting4015%
theft2911%
vehicle crime2811%
public order145%
burglary114%
robbery104%

Whetstone against Barnet

TypeWhetstone per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence2323▲ 25%
Burglary3.84.3▼ 35%
Vehicle crime9.89.3▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour20.623▲ 20%
Theft and robbery1510.6▲ 34%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whetstone92.7▲ 20%
North Finchley92.70%
Oakleigh Park80.9▲ 44%
Woodside Park75.3▼ 7%
Brunswick Park61.3▲ 2%
East Barnet57.7▲ 10%
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 Whetstone a safe area?

Whetstone had about 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whetstone?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (66), followed by anti-social behaviour (59) and shoplifting (40).