Crime Rate in East Finchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Finchley

The total recorded crimes in East Finchley, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Finchley crime rate of 1.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Finchley, encompassing approximately 78,588 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
East Finchley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Old Farm Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oakview Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is East Finchley?

To understand the safety of East Finchley, we need to analyze East Finchley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, East Finchley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 791 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, East Finchley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

    • In 2023, East Finchley had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,287 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Finchley recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Barnet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, East Finchley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

East Finchley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Finchley has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total East Finchley crimes were 791. The crime rate of East Finchley in 2024 was 10.07 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Finchley were around 1,287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.38 (year) or 1.36 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Finchley)CrimesRank (East Finchley)CrimesRank (East Finchley)
West Hendon276 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill218 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak217 31,329 22,195 4
West Finchley189 41,265 42,298 3
Hendon166 91,227 52,186 5
Colindale South182 51,177 61,443 9
Cricklewood177 61,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet170 81,008 81,788 7
Edgware171 7880 91,602 8
Golders Green130 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End109 17817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside165 10642 161,045 20
Brunswick Park153 11618 181,309 13
East Barnet119 15586 191,325 12
High Barnet135 12619 171,112 18
Barnet Vale107 18693 131,244 15
Colindale North121 14690 141,232 17
Mill Hill94 20659 151,237 16
Woodhouse95 19565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury91 21552 221,001 21
Whetstone80 22555 21970 22
Garden Suburb62 24462 24786 23
Underhill69 23467 23765 24

East Finchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202538
May 202527
April 202539
March 202525
February 202515
January 202526
December 202418
November 202431
October 202431
September 202422
August 202432

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202523
May 202527
April 202519
March 202521
February 202521
January 202528
December 202435
November 202428
October 202420
September 202425
August 202421

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20256
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202516
April 20258
March 202517
February 20258
January 202523
December 20248
November 202412
October 202412
September 202420
August 20243

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 202418
August 20242

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20258
April 202511
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 202412
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
January 20253
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20255
April 20254
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations East Finchley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Finchley postcode area is presented below.

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
2. Old Farm Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
3. Oakview Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Tarling Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
5. Cecilia Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Edeleny Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
7. William Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person1
9. Central Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sedgemere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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