Total Crime Rate
82.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barnet Lane area has the 47th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale , and the 407th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barnet Lane (EN5 2DW) in the last 12 months was 82.0 per 1,000 residents and was 2.4% lower than the Barnet Vale average (84.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 52.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barnet Lane (EN5 2DW), the main crime hotspot is near Crocus Field. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westcombe Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnet Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnet Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Barnet Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crocus Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crocus Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Finch Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Crocus Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bryant Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Benson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hermes Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairfield Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westcombe Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodfall Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Brook Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Minotaur Drive | Under investigation |
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