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Crime in West Finchley

West Finchley had 395 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 107.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 35 Barnet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% above the middle Barnet area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

N3, Barnet · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Finchley

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107.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 35Barnet rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common110 in 3 months

Month by month

149 Mar 109 Apr 151 May 129 Jun 124 Jul 142 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Finchley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11028%
anti-social behaviour10827%
vehicle crime4211%
drugs338%
theft338%
public order154%
shoplifting154%
theft from the person113%

West Finchley against Barnet

TypeWest Finchley per 1,000Middle Barnet areaChange
Violence30.123▲ 1%
Burglary2.54.3▼ 50%
Vehicle crime11.59.3▲ 27%
Anti-social behaviour29.523▼ 11%
Theft and robbery15.310.6▲ 56%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fallow Corner114.8▼ 7%
West Finchley107.9▼ 3%
Church End95.5▲ 10%
North Finchley92.70%
Finchley89.7▲ 1%
Friern Barnet80▼ 16%
Woodside Park75.3▼ 7%
See every Barnet area ranked on the crime in Barnet page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is West Finchley a safe area?

West Finchley had about 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 35 Barnet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Finchley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (110), followed by anti-social behaviour (108) and vehicle crime (42).