Total Crime Rate
32.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Great North Way area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End , and the 214th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Great North Way (NW4 1PD) in the last 12 months was 32.2 per 1,000 residents and was 58.8% lower than the Finchley Church End average (78.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Great North Way (NW4 1PD), the main crime hotspot is near Garrick Park. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ashley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ashley Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Manor Hall Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linksway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Great North Way (Barnet By Pass) | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Great North Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Great North Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ashley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Garrick Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ashley Lane | Under investigation |
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