Total Crime Rate
13.9 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elmcroft Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill , and the 45th 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 Elmcroft Avenue (NW11 0RR) in the last 12 months was 13.9 per 1,000 residents and was 87.4% lower than the Childs Hill average (109.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (β 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elmcroft Avenue (NW11 0RR), the main crime hotspot is near Golders Way. Police recorded 149 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Golders Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Riding | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Broadwalk Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Golders Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Powis Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Golders Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Golders Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Golders Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Golders Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Golders Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Golders Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Golders Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Riding | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Riding | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Riding | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Riding | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Golders Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Forres Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Golders Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Golders Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Golders Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Golders Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Golders Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Golders Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Golders Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodstock Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shopping Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
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