WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

West Finchley Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Finchley, localized within barnet.

Total Crimes

231
trending_up +11.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

103.87per 1k
trending_up +4.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

19,425

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour67
Violence & Sexual Offences58
Criminal Damage & Arson18
Vehicle Crime16
Public Order14
Other Theft13
Shoplifting11
Drug Offences9
Burglary9
Robbery8
Theft from Person5
Weapons Possession1
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Winifred Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 10Possession of weapons: 1Theft from the person: 1
12
On or near St Paul'S Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 4
9
On or near Crowder Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 4
9
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 5Public order: 3
8
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Robbery: 1Public order: 1
7
On or near Chaplin Square Map
Drugs: 2Robbery: 2Other theft: 2
6
On or near Rosemont Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Robbery: 1
6
On or near Oakdene Park Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2
6
On or near Leisure Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Robbery: 2
6
On or near High Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
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Local Rank

#22safest in barnet

National Safety

Top 18%Riskiest

City Average

88.15per 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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