Total Crime Rate
26.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Friern Barnet , and the 148th 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 Park Close (N12 9JR) in the last 12 months was 26.1 per 1,000 residents and was 70.5% lower than the Friern Barnet average (88.5 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Close (N12 9JR), the main crime hotspot is near Derwent Crescent. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Friern Watch Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Friern Barnet Lane | — |
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