East Finchley vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Finchley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Metropolitan Police Service

      East Finchley vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Finchley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,525 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      27% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      789 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Finchley
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,525
      789
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,841
      982
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓19.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Finchley
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Violent Crime
      795 ↑10%
      290 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      843 ↑2%
      152 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      224 ↓15%
      43 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      538 ↓9%
      61 ↓46%
      Burglary
      225 ↓27%
      32 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      207 ↓7%
      52 ↓52%
      Drugs
      186 ↑44%
      37 ↓16%
      Public Order
      157 ↓16%
      45 ↑0%
      Robbery
      74 ↓23%
      13 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓31%
      37 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      69 ↓66%
      7 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓11%
      14 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Finchley safer than Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      East Finchley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,525 crimes in the last 12 months. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 789 crimes. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Finchley vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      East Finchley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale shows -19.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Finchley and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      In East Finchley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (843 incidents). In Selsdon Vale and Forestdale, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Finchley and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      East Finchley recorded 843 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 152. 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 East Finchley vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Violent crime in East Finchley totalled 795 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Finchley and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Finchley recorded 3,841 crimes (now 3,525, a change of -8.2%). Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 982 crimes previously (now 789, -19.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Finchley and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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. East Finchley has a resolution rate of 27% and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Finchley and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      East Finchley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale 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 East Finchley and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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 East Finchley or Selsdon Vale and Forestdale on a crime map?

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

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