Crime in Finchley Church End: statistics, rates and trends
1,446 crimes were recorded in Finchley Church End in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Finchley Church End at a glance
- Crime trends in Finchley Church End
- Types of crime in Finchley Church End
- Finchley Church End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Finchley Church End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Finchley Church End
- Population and deprivation in Finchley Church End
- Questions about crime in Finchley Church End
- About this data
1,446 crimes were recorded in Finchley Church End in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 420 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Finchley Church End has the 1,917th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Finchley Church End | Barnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,446 | 37,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.1 | 92.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 18,514 | 405,050 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Finchley Church End was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,554 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,271). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 1,446 | 78.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,376 | 74.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,385 | 74.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,299 | 70.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,328 | 71.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,554 | 83.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,327 | 71.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,380 | 74.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,271 | 68.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 141 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
| August 2025 | 107 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Finchley Church End 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in public order (+63%) and anti-social behaviour (+40%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 420 | 22.7 | 1.48 | +40% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 18.8 | 0.55 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 174 | 9.4 | 1.91 | -9% |
| Burglary | 105 | 5.7 | 1.60 | -20% |
| Public order | 93 | 5.0 | 0.76 | +63% |
| Other theft | 89 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -10% |
| Drugs | 88 | 4.8 | 1.45 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.2 | 0.70 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -53% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -25% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -33% |
Anti-social behaviour in Finchley Church End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Finchley Church End recorded 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Finchley Church End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Finchley Church End recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Finchley Church End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Finchley Church End recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Finchley Church End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Finchley Church End recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Finchley Church End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Finchley Church End recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Finchley Church End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Finchley Church End recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Finchley Church End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Finchley Church End recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Finchley Church End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Finchley Church End recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Finchley Church End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Finchley Church End recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Finchley Church End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Finchley Church End recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Finchley Church End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Finchley Church End recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Finchley Church End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Finchley Church End recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Finchley Church End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Finchley Church End recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Finchley Church End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Finchley Church End recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Finchley Church End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Finchley Church End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Finchley Church End |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Finchley | 2,341 | 111.7 | +43% |
| Hendon | 2,608 | 118.3 | +51% |
| Golders Green | 1,378 | 76.7 | -2% |
| Garden Suburb | 817 | 75.7 | -3% |
| East Finchley | 1,263 | 75.0 | -4% |
| Totteridge & Woodside | 1,078 | 70.1 | -10% |
| Woodhouse | 1,123 | 80.8 | +3% |
| Mill Hill | 1,178 | 66.0 | -16% |
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 Finchley Church End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Briarfield Avenue | 87 |
| On or near Clandon Gardens | 67 |
| On or near Regent'S Park Road | 67 |
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Dollis Mews | 48 |
| On or near Tillingbourne Way | 42 |
| On or near Basing Way | 37 |
| On or near Arcadia Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Manor View | 34 |
| On or near Oakdene Park | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Finchley Church End 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 | 469 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 420 | 29.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 292 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Finchley Church End has an estimated population of 18,514. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Finchley Church End sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Finchley Church End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Finchley Church End a safe place to live?
Finchley Church End recorded 78.1 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 Finchley Church End?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (348).
Is crime in Finchley Church End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Finchley Church End was up 5% on the year before: 1,446 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,376 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Finchley Church End?
Finchley Church End 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 Finchley Church End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.