Total Crime Rate
72.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Avondale Road area has the 29th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley , and the 468th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Avondale Road (N3 2EP) in the last 12 months was 72.6 per 1,000 residents and was 11.0% lower than the East Finchley average (81.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Avondale Road (N3 2EP), the main crime hotspot is near Queen'S Avenue. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Squires Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Park View Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Squires Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen'S Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen'S Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodlands Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen'S Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nursery Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Queen'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Squires Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen'S Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Clifton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Vineyard Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vineyard Grove | Under investigation |
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