Highgate vs West Finchley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Highgate Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Finchley Metropolitan Police Service

      Highgate vs West Finchley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Highgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,095 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      35.9% 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 Highgate
      B West Finchley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,095
      5,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,166
      5,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.9%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highgate
      B West Finchley
      Violent Crime
      923 ↑8%
      1,106 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      934 ↑4%
      1,307 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      280 ↓20%
      349 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      587 ↓2%
      569 ↓11%
      Burglary
      275 ↓23%
      256 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      224 ↑19%
      258 ↑0%
      Drugs
      90 ↑15%
      381 ↑122%
      Public Order
      205 ↑1%
      247 ↓12%
      Robbery
      71 ↓35%
      103 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      257 ↑34%
      263 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      167 ↓32%
      133 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      45 ↓34%
      22 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      22 ↑120%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑47%
      46 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Highgate is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highgate safer than West Finchley?

      Highgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,095 crimes in the last 12 months. West Finchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,062 crimes. Highgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highgate vs West Finchley?

      Highgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — 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 Highgate and West Finchley?

      In Highgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (934 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 Highgate and West Finchley?

      Highgate recorded 934 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 Highgate vs West Finchley?

      Violent crime in Highgate totalled 923 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 Highgate and West Finchley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highgate recorded 4,166 crimes (now 4,095, a change of -1.7%). West Finchley recorded 5,031 crimes previously (now 5,062, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highgate 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. Highgate has a resolution rate of 35.9% and West Finchley has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highgate and West Finchley?

      Highgate 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 Highgate 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 Highgate or West Finchley on a crime map?

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

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