Total Crime Rate
35.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hackforth Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edgwarebury , and the 244th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hackforth Close (EN5 3BT) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 33.5% lower than the Edgwarebury average (53.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hackforth Close (EN5 3BT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Quinta Drive, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Brett Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Malins Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Raebarn Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ryecroft Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Brett Road | Under investigation |
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