OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Colney Hatch, London?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Low for London
Reported crime around the center of Colney Hatch is higher than in 60% of areas in London, taking into account how many people are usually around. 323 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Colney Hatch.
The map shows every block and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of London |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | higher than in 56% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | higher than in 56% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very high | higher than in 96% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | higher than in 55% of areas |
Day and night
London police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Violence & sexual offences: 116 (36%)
- Vehicle crime: 78 (24%)
- Theft: 47 (15%)
- Burglary: 22 (7%)
- Drug offense: 22 (7%)
Rising: the last 6 months were 23% busier than the city-wide trend.
Around Colney Hatch
The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.
- Fortis Green Low
- Muswell Hill Low
- Friern Barnet Moderate
- New Southgate Low
- East Finchley Low
- Fallow Corner Moderate
- Bowes Park Low
- North Finchley Moderate
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within London. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Aug 31, 2026.