Oval vs West Finchley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Oval Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Finchley Metropolitan Police Service

      Oval vs West Finchley Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oval
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,457 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      32.9% 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 Oval
      B West Finchley
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,457
      5,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,998
      5,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oval
      B West Finchley
      Violent Crime
      3,697 ↑7%
      1,106 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,779 ↑5%
      1,307 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      1,342 ↓7%
      349 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      579 ↓13%
      569 ↓11%
      Burglary
      680 ↓6%
      256 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      724 ↑0%
      258 ↑0%
      Drugs
      640 ↑28%
      381 ↑122%
      Public Order
      689 ↓9%
      247 ↓12%
      Robbery
      687 ↓15%
      103 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      774 ↓15%
      263 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      2,256 ↑22%
      133 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      366 ↑1%
      22 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      89 ↑51%
      22 ↑120%
      Other Crime
      155 ↑15%
      46 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oval safer than West Finchley?

      Oval has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,457 crimes in the last 12 months. West Finchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,062 crimes. Oval scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oval vs West Finchley?

      Oval shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Oval and West Finchley?

      In Oval, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,779 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 Oval and West Finchley?

      Oval recorded 3,779 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 Oval vs West Finchley?

      Violent crime in Oval totalled 3,697 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 Oval and West Finchley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oval recorded 15,998 crimes (now 16,457, a change of +2.9%). West Finchley recorded 5,031 crimes previously (now 5,062, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oval 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. Oval has a resolution rate of 32.9% and West Finchley has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oval and West Finchley?

      Oval 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 Oval 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 Oval or West Finchley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oval 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.