Crime Rate in East Finchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Finchley

The total recorded crimes in East Finchley, Barnet, UK in March 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Finchley crime rate of 1.63 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
East Finchley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16
  • Chandos Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tarling Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the East Finchley has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill192 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak177 41,329 22,195 4
West Finchley169 71,265 42,298 3
Hendon185 31,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood172 51,121 72,072 6
Colindale South171 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet139 101,008 81,788 7
Edgware160 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green142 9698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End121 12817 101,412 11
East Barnet95 20586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park108 14618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale108 13693 131,244 15
Colindale North106 15690 141,232 17
Mill Hill97 19659 151,237 16
Totteridge & Woodside99 18642 161,045 20
Whetstone103 16555 21970 22
High Barnet99 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse83 21565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury79 23552 221,001 21
Underhill82 22467 23765 24
Garden Suburb63 24462 24786 23

East Finchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202515
January 202526
December 202418
November 202431
October 202431
September 202422
August 202432

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202521
January 202528
December 202435
November 202428
October 202420
September 202425
August 202421
May 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 202418
August 20242

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20258
January 202523
December 20248
November 202412
October 202412
September 202420
August 20243

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 202412
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
May 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Finchley in March 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Chandos Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
3. Tarling Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Beresford Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Central Avenue (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Strawberry Vale (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Brackenbury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
10. Hertford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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