Valley vs West Finchley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Valley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Finchley Metropolitan Police Service

      Valley vs West Finchley Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Valley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,549 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      34.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Finchley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,062 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      26.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Valley
      B West Finchley
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,549
      5,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,059
      5,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.6%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Valley
      B West Finchley
      Violent Crime
      770 ↓3%
      1,106 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      636 ↓8%
      1,307 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      287 ↓24%
      349 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      419 ↓32%
      569 ↓11%
      Burglary
      159 ↓20%
      256 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      201 ↓7%
      258 ↑0%
      Drugs
      192 ↑25%
      381 ↑122%
      Public Order
      145 ↓9%
      247 ↓12%
      Robbery
      67 ↓34%
      103 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      506 ↓1%
      263 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      91 ↓41%
      133 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↑13%
      22 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓33%
      22 ↑120%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓3%
      46 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Valley is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Valley safer than West Finchley?

      Valley has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,549 crimes in the last 12 months. West Finchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,062 crimes. Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Valley vs West Finchley?

      Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.6% — 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 Valley and West Finchley?

      In Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (770 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 Valley and West Finchley?

      Valley recorded 636 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 Valley vs West Finchley?

      Violent crime in Valley totalled 770 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 Valley and West Finchley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Valley recorded 4,059 crimes (now 3,549, a change of -12.6%). West Finchley recorded 5,031 crimes previously (now 5,062, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Valley 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. Valley has a resolution rate of 34.1% and West Finchley has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Valley and West Finchley?

      Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley or West Finchley on a crime map?

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