1. Distribution of Leisure and Arts in Barnet
As discussed previously a clear link has been identified between deprivation and crime. In
addition, it is recognised that there is an association between crime and the lack of
activities available to young people. shows the areas of deprivation in Barnet and the
approximate locations for leisure and art facilities. It should be noted that there is bias
towards the north and east of the borough where there is lower levels of deprivation
compared to the west of Barnet.
The relative deprivation levels in Barnet at electoral ward level compared to the distribution of leisure
and arts activities in Barnet.
High Barnet
East
Barnet
Underhill Oakley
Brunswick
Totteridge
Hale
Park
Edgware
Mill Hill Coppetts
West Woodhouse
Finchley
Burnt
Oak
Finchley East
Church Finchley
Colindale End
Youth Centre Hendon
Group
Garden Index of Multiple
West Suburb Deprivation (2007)
Drama/ Hendon
Dance/ Art Very high
Golders
Scheme High
Childs
Green
Hill Moderate
Low
Very low