Churchfields vs West Finchley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Churchfields Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Finchley Metropolitan Police Service

      Churchfields vs West Finchley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Churchfields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,081 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Finchley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,062 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Churchfields
      B West Finchley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,081
      5,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,430
      5,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Churchfields
      B West Finchley
      Violent Crime
      720 ↑2%
      1,106 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      579 ↓4%
      1,307 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      270 ↓10%
      349 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      399 ↓24%
      569 ↓11%
      Burglary
      188 ↓13%
      256 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↓25%
      258 ↑0%
      Drugs
      122 ↓20%
      381 ↑122%
      Public Order
      150 ↓5%
      247 ↓12%
      Robbery
      114 ↑19%
      103 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      274 ↓18%
      263 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      65 ↓23%
      133 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓41%
      22 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑23%
      22 ↑120%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓12%
      46 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Churchfields is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Churchfields safer than West Finchley?

      Churchfields has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,081 crimes in the last 12 months. West Finchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,062 crimes. Churchfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Churchfields vs West Finchley?

      Churchfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Finchley shows +0.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Churchfields and West Finchley?

      In Churchfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (720 incidents). In West Finchley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Churchfields and West Finchley?

      Churchfields recorded 579 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Finchley recorded 1,307. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Churchfields vs West Finchley?

      Violent crime in Churchfields totalled 720 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,106 in West Finchley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Churchfields and West Finchley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Churchfields recorded 3,430 crimes (now 3,081, a change of -10.2%). West Finchley recorded 5,031 crimes previously (now 5,062, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Churchfields and West Finchley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Churchfields has a resolution rate of 34.2% and West Finchley has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Churchfields and West Finchley?

      Churchfields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Finchley is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Churchfields and West Finchley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Churchfields or West Finchley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Churchfields and West Finchley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.