Crime Rate in West Finchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Finchley

The total recorded crimes in West Finchley, Barnet, UK in May 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Finchley crime rate of 1.96 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (88.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
West Finchley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winifred Place with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Regent Close with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the West Finchley has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Finchley)CrimesRank (West Finchley)CrimesRank (West Finchley)
West Hendon212 11,639 12,916 1
Childs Hill176 51,279 32,456 2
Burnt Oak202 21,329 22,195 4
Colindale South191 31,177 61,443 9
Hendon175 61,227 52,186 5
Cricklewood150 71,121 72,072 6
Friern Barnet123 91,008 81,788 7
Edgware138 8880 91,602 8
Golders Green108 13698 121,415 10
Finchley Church End108 14817 101,412 11
Totteridge & Woodside117 10642 161,045 20
East Finchley109 12791 111,287 14
Colindale North112 11690 141,232 17
East Barnet91 19586 191,325 12
Brunswick Park105 15618 181,309 13
Barnet Vale103 16693 131,244 15
Mill Hill96 18659 151,237 16
High Barnet98 17619 171,112 18
Woodhouse72 22565 201,094 19
Whetstone82 20555 21970 22
Edgwarebury73 21552 221,001 21
Garden Suburb46 24462 24786 23
Underhill67 23467 23765 24

West Finchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202520
March 202531
February 202541
January 202529
December 202426
November 202445
October 202434
September 202429
August 202431
July 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations West Finchley in May 2025

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

1. Winifred Place (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
3. Regent Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Albert Place (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Finchley Central (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Claverley Villas (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
8. Glebelands Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Westbury Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Hutton Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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