East Finchley vs Waterloo and South Bank

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
      10/100
      Waterloo and South Bank Metropolitan Police Service

      East Finchley vs Waterloo and South Bank 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo and South Bank
      Metropolitan Police Service
      37,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      40.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Finchley
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,525
      37,487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,841
      39,600
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Finchley
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Violent Crime
      795 ↑10%
      6,062 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      843 ↑2%
      5,371 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      224 ↓15%
      6,385 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      538 ↓9%
      509 ↓18%
      Burglary
      225 ↓27%
      1,022 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      207 ↓7%
      1,025 ↓3%
      Drugs
      186 ↑44%
      1,072 ↑1%
      Public Order
      157 ↓16%
      1,629 ↓8%
      Robbery
      74 ↓23%
      1,459 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓31%
      1,898 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      69 ↓66%
      10,139 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓50%
      591 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      131 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓11%
      194 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Finchley safer than Waterloo and South Bank?

      East Finchley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,525 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 37,487 crimes. Waterloo and South Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Finchley vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      East Finchley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo and South Bank shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Finchley and Waterloo and South Bank?

      In East Finchley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (843 incidents). In Waterloo and South Bank, it is Theft from Person (10,139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Finchley and Waterloo and South Bank?

      East Finchley recorded 843 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,371. 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 Waterloo and South Bank?

      Violent crime in East Finchley totalled 795 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,062 in Waterloo and South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Finchley and Waterloo and South Bank 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%). Waterloo and South Bank recorded 39,600 crimes previously (now 37,487, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Finchley and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 Waterloo and South Bank has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Finchley and Waterloo and South Bank?

      East Finchley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waterloo and South Bank 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 Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 Waterloo and South Bank on a crime map?

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

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