Crime Rate in West Finchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Finchley

The total recorded crimes in West Finchley, Barnet, UK in February 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Finchley crime rate of 1.72 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 West Finchley, encompassing approximately 96,122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (41.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
West Finchley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winifred Place with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Gruneisen Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is West Finchley?

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

  • Relative to Barnet:

    • In 2024, West Finchley reported a higher crime volume than the Barnet average, with 1,265 crimes compared to 847. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Finchley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Finchley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnet average, with 2,298 crimes compared to 1,508. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Finchley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnet, West Finchley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

West Finchley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the West Finchley has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Barnet, UK

In 2024, the total West Finchley crimes were 1,265. The crime rate of West Finchley in 2024 was 13.16 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Barnet.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Finchley were around 2,298 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.91 (year) or 1.99 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Finchley Church End114 11817 101,412 11
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

West Finchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202541
January 202529
December 202426
November 202445
October 202434
September 202429
August 202431
July 20243
April 202434
March 20241

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
April 202412

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20257
December 202415
November 202416
October 202416
September 202416
August 20248
April 202413

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202537
December 202449
November 202440
October 202451
September 202450
August 202441
April 202446

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 202418
October 202420
September 20248
August 20243
April 202418
March 20241

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202528
December 202422
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414
April 202427

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202530
December 202425
November 202420
October 202434
September 202420
August 20245
April 202416

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations West Finchley in February 2025

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

1. Winifred Place (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Gruneisen Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leisure Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Adams Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Ballards Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Burnbrae Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Falkland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Albert Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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