WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in West Finchley, Barnet

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Finchley, localized within Barnet.

Total Crimes

186
trending_down -19.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

103.77per 1k
trending_down -0.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

19,425

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour62
Violence & Sexual Offences39
Vehicle Crime17
Shoplifting15
Public Order10
Burglary10
Other Theft8
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Robbery7
Theft from Person4
Drug Offences4
Weapons Possession1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Winifred Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 13Shoplifting: 4Possession of weapons: 1
19
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 7Public order: 3
10
On or near Thyra Grove Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Glebelands Close Map
Robbery: 1Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
3
On or near Oakdene Park Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Granville Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Grange Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Dale Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Other theft: 2Drugs: 1
3

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Safety comparison within Barnet district.

Local Rank

#20safest in Barnet

National Safety

Top 16%Riskiest

City Average

88.37per 1k

Local Policing

Woodhouse

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Theft shoplifting in the High Road N12.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Disrupt, deter and arrest for theft shoplifting offences, particularly along Finchley High Road. Utilising arrest, covert tactics and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders for prolific offenders.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Preventing and deterring offences that encompass Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG).

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Deterring and detecting violent crime directed towards Women and Girls, providing visibility and reassurance with both targeted patrols and community events to raise awareness.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Drug Offences

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

High visibility and covert patrols to deter and detect drug related and drug enabled offences and associated anti-social behaviour. Joint working with local authority to deal with hotspot areas.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

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