Crime Rate in West Finchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Finchley

The total recorded crimes in West Finchley, Barnet, UK in July 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Finchley crime rate of 1.97 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (22.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
West Finchley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winifred Place with total crimes: 21
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building 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 areas in the Barnet.

    • 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 areas in the Barnet.

  • 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 July 2025 the West Finchley has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Finchley)CrimesRank (West Finchley)CrimesRank (West Finchley)
West Hendon276 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill218 21,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak217 31,329 22,195 4
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
Finchley Church End109 17817 101,412 11
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

West Finchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (49 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202549
May 202547
April 202525
March 202543
February 202531
January 202537
December 202449
November 202440
October 202451
September 202450
August 202441

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202517
April 202516
March 20259
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 202418
October 202420
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 265 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202532
May 202522
April 202516
March 202524
February 202517
January 202530
December 202425
November 202420
October 202434
September 202420
August 20245

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202542
May 202530
April 202520
March 202531
February 202541
January 202529
December 202426
November 202445
October 202434
September 202429
August 202431

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20251
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202527
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202415
November 202416
October 202416
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20256
April 202517
March 202513
February 202521
January 202528
December 202422
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202514
April 202511
March 20255
February 202514
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Finchley in July 2025

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

1. Winifred Place (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft5
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Woodberry Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Regent Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ballards Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Hillcourt Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Birkbeck Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
10. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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