Total Crime Rate
21.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadway area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale , and the 105th 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 Meadway (EN5 5LD) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.8% lower than the Barnet Vale average (84.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadway (EN5 5LD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near King Edward Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kingsmead (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St Mark'S Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hurst Rise | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Prospect Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Julian Close | — |
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