Barnet logs six gun offences in September 2026, among the lowest in London

Barnet Council recorded six gun‑related offences in September 2026, placing the borough near the bottom of the capital’s monthly tally. The count comes from the Metropolitan Police Service crime dashboard, which London Now published on 30 September.

City‑wide picture for September

Across London, the total number of gun‑related incidents reached 130 in the same month. Newham posted the highest figure, with 130 offences, outstripping the next highest boroughs that each logged seven. Enfield, Lambeth and Southwark all reported seven offences. Barnet and Tower Hamlets each logged six, while Westminster recorded five. Several boroughs, including Hammersmith and Fulham, Kingston upon Thames, Lewisham and Merton, reported a single offence. Richmond upon Thames had no figure displayed in the table.

Streatham shooting adds to city concerns

On 14 September, police and ambulance crews responded to reports of gunshots on Leigham Court Road in Streatham. A man in his twenties was taken to hospital with injuries that medical staff said were not life‑threatening. The incident was noted in the same London Now report that listed borough‑wide statistics.

Implications for Barnet residents

Barnet’s six offences sit well below the city’s peak but remain above the lowest counts recorded in several south‑west boroughs. The figures suggest that gun‑related crime, while less frequent in Barnet than in east London, still occurs. No comment has been released by Barnet Council regarding the September data, and the council has not outlined any specific measures in response.