Crime Rate in East Finchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Finchley

The total recorded crimes in East Finchley, Barnet, UK in April 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Finchley crime rate of 1.37 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 Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (56.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
East Finchley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Old Farm Road with total crimes: 6
  • 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 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 April 2025 the East Finchley has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 1.37 ranking 14th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon181 31,639 12,916 1
Colindale South192 11,177 61,443 9
Childs Hill173 41,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak192 21,329 22,195 4
West Finchley149 71,265 42,298 3
Hendon169 61,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood169 51,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet144 81,008 81,788 7
Edgware117 12880 91,602 8
Totteridge & Woodside141 9642 161,045 20
Golders Green110 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End126 10817 101,412 11
Colindale North119 11690 141,232 17
East Barnet96 17586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park101 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale94 18693 131,244 15
Mill Hill94 19659 151,237 16
Whetstone100 16555 21970 22
High Barnet76 21619 171,112 18
Woodhouse81 20565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury69 22552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb51 24462 24786 23
Underhill54 23467 23765 24

East Finchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

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

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202521
February 202521
January 202528
December 202435
November 202428
October 202420
September 202425
August 202421
May 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 April 2025

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

1. Central Avenue (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old Farm Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bedford Road (Map)
Total5
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Nursery Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. East End Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Borrowdale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Prospect Ring (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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