Crime Rate in East Finchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Finchley

The total recorded crimes in East Finchley, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Finchley crime rate of 1.39 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
East Finchley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hertford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall 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 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 May 2025 the East Finchley has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 1.39 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Finchley)CrimesRank (East Finchley)CrimesRank (East Finchley)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill176 51,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak202 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley188 41,265 42,298 3
Colindale South191 31,177 61,443 9
Hendon175 61,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood150 71,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet123 91,008 81,788 7
Edgware138 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green108 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End108 14817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside117 10642 161,045 20
Colindale North112 11690 141,232 17
East Barnet91 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park105 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale103 16693 131,244 15
Mill Hill96 18659 151,237 16
High Barnet98 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse72 22565 201,094 19
Whetstone82 20555 21970 22
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

East Finchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20253
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations East Finchley in May 2025

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

1. Nursery Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Hertford Road (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sylvester Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Old Farm Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
6. Central Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
7. Borrowdale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Diploma Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
9. Kitchener Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tarling Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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