Total Crime Rate
45.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northcliffe Drive area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edgwarebury , and the 345th 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 Northcliffe Drive (N20 8JS) in the last 12 months was 45.6 per 1,000 residents and was 14.0% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northcliffe Drive (N20 8JS), the main crime hotspot is near The Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Edgwarebury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | White Orchards | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Orchards | Under investigation |
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