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 July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finchley Church End crime rate of 1.75 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Finchley Church End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clandon Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Tangle Tree Close with total crimes: 4
  • Eger Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 July 2025 the Finchley Church End has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Finchley Church End)CrimesRank (Finchley Church End)CrimesRank (Finchley Church End)
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
Totteridge & Woodside165 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley110 16791 111,287 14
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

Finchley Church End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 20257
April 202514
March 202519
February 202521
January 202523
December 202415
November 202414
October 202416
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202531
May 202524
April 202527
March 202520
February 202526
January 202522
December 202429
November 202417
October 202421
September 202422
August 202434

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20256
March 202512
February 202515
January 202515
December 202420
November 202420
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202530
May 202524
April 202533
March 202531
February 202518
January 202522
December 202425
November 202426
October 202439
September 202419
August 20249

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 202526
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 202510
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 202410
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246

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

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Finchley Church End in July 2025

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

1. Clandon Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Tangle Tree Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eger Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Basing Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Amberden Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Chalgrove Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Regent'S Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bibsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
9. Garrick Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Siamese Mews (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Theft from the person1

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