Crime in East Finchley: statistics, rates and trends
1,263 crimes were recorded in East Finchley in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Finchley at a glance
- Crime trends in East Finchley
- Types of crime in East Finchley
- East Finchley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Finchley
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Finchley
- Population and deprivation in East Finchley
- Questions about crime in East Finchley
- About this data
1,263 crimes were recorded in East Finchley in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 327 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Finchley has the 2,025th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Finchley | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,263 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.0 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,850 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Finchley was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,485 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,097). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,263 | 75.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,404 | 83.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,376 | 81.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,217 | 72.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,287 | 76.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,485 | 88.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,414 | 83.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,226 | 72.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,097 | 65.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 125 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Finchley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest falls were in theft from the person (-53%) and robbery (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 19.4 | 0.57 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 296 | 17.6 | 1.15 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 174 | 10.3 | 2.10 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 5.4 | 0.65 | -15% |
| Other theft | 90 | 5.3 | 0.84 | -17% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.2 | 1.19 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -30% |
| Public order | 47 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -2% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 1.7 | 1.02 | -53% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.2 | 0.88 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.79 | -8% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 0.31 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Finchley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Finchley recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Finchley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Finchley recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Finchley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Finchley recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Finchley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Finchley recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Finchley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Finchley recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Finchley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Finchley recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Finchley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Finchley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Finchley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Finchley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Finchley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Finchley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Finchley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Finchley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Finchley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Finchley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Finchley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Finchley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Finchley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Finchley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Finchley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Finchley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Finchley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Finchley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Finchley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Suburb | 817 | 75.7 | +1% |
| West Finchley | 2,341 | 111.7 | +49% |
| Finchley Church End | 1,446 | 78.1 | +4% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +8% |
| Friern Barnet | 1,759 | 88.9 | +19% |
| Golders Green | 1,378 | 76.7 | +2% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | -7% |
| Childs Hill | 2,190 | 111.9 | +49% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in East Finchley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 94 |
| On or near Nursery Road | 69 |
| On or near Old Farm Road | 47 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Chandos Road | 34 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 32 |
| On or near King Street | 29 |
| On or near East End Road | 28 |
| On or near Hertford Road | 28 |
| On or near William Close | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Finchley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 41.8% |
| Not recorded | 296 | 23.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 213 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
East Finchley has an estimated population of 16,850. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Finchley sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Finchley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is East Finchley a safe place to live?
East Finchley recorded 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in East Finchley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (296).
Is crime in East Finchley going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Finchley was down 10% on the year before: 1,263 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,404 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Finchley?
East Finchley is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to East Finchley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.