Crime Rate in West Finchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Finchley

The total recorded crimes in West Finchley, Barnet, UK in March 2025 are around 169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Finchley crime rate of 1.76 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (38.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-24.39% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
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: 8
  • Rosemont Avenue with total crimes: 8

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 March 2025 the West Finchley has recorded 169 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)CrimesRank (Barnet)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill192 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak177 41,329 22,195 4
Hendon185 31,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood172 51,121 72,072 6
Colindale South171 61,177 61,443 9
Friern Barnet139 101,008 81,788 7
Edgware160 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green142 9698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End121 12817 101,412 11
East Finchley128 11791 111,287 14
East Barnet95 20586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park108 14618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale108 13693 131,244 15
Colindale North106 15690 141,232 17
Mill Hill97 19659 151,237 16
Totteridge & Woodside99 18642 161,045 20
Whetstone103 16555 21970 22
High Barnet99 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse83 21565 201,094 19
Edgwarebury79 23552 221,001 21
Underhill82 22467 23765 24
Garden Suburb63 24462 24786 23

West Finchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202517
January 202530
December 202425
November 202420
October 202434
September 202420
August 20245

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202541
January 202529
December 202426
November 202445
October 202434
September 202429
August 202431
July 20243

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202531
January 202537
December 202449
November 202440
October 202451
September 202450
August 202441

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202521
January 202528
December 202422
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202514
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Finchley in March 2025

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

1. Winifred Place (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rosemont Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Regent Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
7. Chaplin Square (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crowder Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Albert Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2

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