West Finchley vs William Morris

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Finchley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      William Morris Metropolitan Police Service

      West Finchley vs William Morris Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Finchley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,062 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      William Morris
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,705 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Finchley
      B William Morris
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,062
      9,705
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,031
      10,873
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.6%
      ↓10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Finchley
      B William Morris
      Violent Crime
      1,106 ↑12%
      2,108 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,307 ↑11%
      2,293 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      349 ↓7%
      740 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      569 ↓11%
      763 ↓40%
      Burglary
      256 ↓13%
      426 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      258 ↑0%
      526 ↓11%
      Drugs
      381 ↑122%
      519 ↑28%
      Public Order
      247 ↓12%
      507 ↑11%
      Robbery
      103 ↑4%
      268 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      263 ↓40%
      442 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      133 ↓34%
      741 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓45%
      230 ↑7%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑120%
      46 ↓4%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓2%
      96 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B William Morris is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Finchley safer than William Morris?

      West Finchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,062 crimes in the last 12 months. William Morris has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 9,705 crimes. William Morris scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Finchley vs William Morris?

      West Finchley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. William Morris shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Finchley and William Morris?

      In West Finchley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,307 incidents). In William Morris, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,293 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Finchley and William Morris?

      West Finchley recorded 1,307 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while William Morris recorded 2,293. 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 West Finchley vs William Morris?

      Violent crime in West Finchley totalled 1,106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,108 in William Morris. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Finchley and William Morris in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Finchley recorded 5,031 crimes (now 5,062, a change of +0.6%). William Morris recorded 10,873 crimes previously (now 9,705, -10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Finchley and William Morris?

      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. West Finchley has a resolution rate of 26.2% and William Morris has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Finchley and William Morris?

      West Finchley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. William Morris 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 West Finchley and William Morris?

      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 West Finchley or William Morris on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Finchley and William Morris. 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.