Palmers Green vs West Finchley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Palmers Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Finchley Metropolitan Police Service

      Palmers Green vs West Finchley Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Palmers Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,827 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      35% 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 Palmers Green
      B West Finchley
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,827
      5,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,406
      5,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Palmers Green
      B West Finchley
      Violent Crime
      1,110 ↓8%
      1,106 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,058 ↓3%
      1,307 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      346 ↓6%
      349 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      764 ↑3%
      569 ↓11%
      Burglary
      281 ↓19%
      256 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      285 ↑26%
      258 ↑0%
      Drugs
      252 ↑53%
      381 ↑122%
      Public Order
      169 ↓25%
      247 ↓12%
      Robbery
      96 ↓9%
      103 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      225 ↓68%
      263 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      127 ↓7%
      133 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓16%
      22 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑78%
      22 ↑120%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑65%
      46 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Palmers Green is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Palmers Green safer than West Finchley?

      Palmers Green has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,827 crimes in the last 12 months. West Finchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,062 crimes. Palmers Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Palmers Green vs West Finchley?

      Palmers Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — 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 Palmers Green and West Finchley?

      In Palmers Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,110 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 Palmers Green and West Finchley?

      Palmers Green recorded 1,058 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 Palmers Green vs West Finchley?

      Violent crime in Palmers Green totalled 1,110 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 Palmers Green and West Finchley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Palmers Green recorded 5,406 crimes (now 4,827, a change of -10.7%). West Finchley recorded 5,031 crimes previously (now 5,062, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Palmers Green 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. Palmers Green has a resolution rate of 35% and West Finchley has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Palmers Green and West Finchley?

      Palmers Green 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 Palmers Green 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 Palmers Green or West Finchley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Palmers Green 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.