Total Crime Rate
21.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
2.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Grove area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Edgware , and the 97th lowest crime rate of 1,055 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 The Grove (HA8 9QA) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Edgware average (89.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Grove (HA8 9QA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Rise, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Broadfields Heights (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Edgware| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | The Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Hillcrest Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazel Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heather Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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