Crime Rate in Finchley Church End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Finchley Church End

The total recorded crimes in Finchley Church End, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finchley Church End crime rate of 1.83 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 Finchley Church End, encompassing approximately 62,158 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Finchley Church End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amberden Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Dollis Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Tillingbourne Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Finchley Church End?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, Finchley Church End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnet average, with 817 crimes compared to 847.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Finchley Church End witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Finchley Church End had fewer crimes than the Barnet average, with 1,412 crimes compared to 1,508. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Finchley Church End witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Finchley Church End Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Finchley Church End has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total Finchley Church End crimes were 817. The crime rate of Finchley Church End in 2024 was 13.14 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Finchley Church End were around 1,412 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.72 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Barnet.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon220 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill180 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak151 51,329 22,195 4
West Finchley165 31,265 42,298 3
Hendon154 41,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood133 71,121 72,072 6
Colindale South138 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet107 131,008 81,788 7
Edgware118 9880 91,602 8
High Barnet121 8619 171,112 18
Golders Green108 12698 121,415 10
Barnet Vale115 10693 131,244 15
East Finchley80 20791 111,287 14
East Barnet80 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park99 15618 181,309 13
Colindale North105 14690 141,232 17
Mill Hill86 16659 151,237 16
Totteridge & Woodside81 18642 161,045 20
Woodhouse82 17565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury57 23552 221,001 21
Whetstone60 22555 21970 22
Underhill61 21467 23765 24
Garden Suburb42 24462 24786 23

Finchley Church End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202523
December 202415
November 202414
October 202416
September 202410
August 20249
July 20241
April 202422
March 20241

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202522
December 202425
November 202426
October 202439
September 202419
August 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 202431
March 20241

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202522
December 202429
November 202417
October 202421
September 202422
August 202434
April 202424

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 202410
September 20244
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20245
April 20245

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
April 202410

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202515
December 202420
November 202420
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411
April 202413

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20245

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
April 20242

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Finchley Church End in February 2025

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

1. Amberden Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Dollis Mews (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tillingbourne Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Regent'S Park Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. College Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
6. Arcadia Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Spencer Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Waverley Grove (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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