Crime Rates at Pentland Close, London, NW11 8SP

Pentland Close area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 181 local areas in Childs Hill , and the 228th 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 Pentland Close (NW11 8SP) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 68.5% lower than the Childs Hill average (112.1 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Pentland Close (NW11 8SP), the main crime hotspot is near Woodley Crescent. Police recorded 112 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.