Northfield vs West Finchley

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

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

      Northfield vs West Finchley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,352 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      33.6% 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 Northfield
      B West Finchley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,352
      5,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,516
      5,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northfield
      B West Finchley
      Violent Crime
      1,413 ↑4%
      1,106 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,850 ↑3%
      1,307 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      475 ↓3%
      349 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      654 ↓25%
      569 ↓11%
      Burglary
      274 ↓7%
      256 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↑1%
      258 ↑0%
      Drugs
      298 ↑48%
      381 ↑122%
      Public Order
      308 ↓7%
      247 ↓12%
      Robbery
      121 ↓14%
      103 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      316 ↓17%
      263 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      203 ↑11%
      133 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↓41%
      22 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑53%
      22 ↑120%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑4%
      46 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northfield safer than West Finchley?

      Northfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,352 crimes in the last 12 months. West Finchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,062 crimes. Northfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northfield vs West Finchley?

      Northfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — 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 Northfield and West Finchley?

      In Northfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,850 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 Northfield and West Finchley?

      Northfield recorded 1,850 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 Northfield vs West Finchley?

      Violent crime in Northfield totalled 1,413 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 Northfield and West Finchley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northfield recorded 6,516 crimes (now 6,352, a change of -2.5%). West Finchley recorded 5,031 crimes previously (now 5,062, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northfield 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. Northfield has a resolution rate of 33.6% and West Finchley has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northfield and West Finchley?

      Northfield 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 Northfield 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 Northfield or West Finchley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northfield 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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