OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in East Finchley, London?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Low for London
Reported crime around the center of East Finchley is lower than in 58% of areas in London, taking into account how many people are usually around. 446 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of East Finchley.
The map shows every block and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of London |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Very low | lower than in 68% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | higher than in 65% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | High | higher than in 86% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | higher than in 57% of areas |
Day and night
London police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Shoplifting: 86 (19%)
- Violence & sexual offences: 86 (19%)
- Vehicle crime: 83 (19%)
- Theft: 81 (18%)
- Burglary: 32 (7%)
Falling: the last 6 months were 19% quieter than the city-wide trend.
Around East Finchley
The areas right next to it range from very low to low.
- Fortis Green Low
- Finchley Low
- Hampstead Garden Suburb Very low
- Muswell Hill Low
- Colney Hatch Low
- Fallow Corner Moderate
- Church End Low
- Highgate Moderate
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within London. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Aug 31, 2026.