West Finchley
Welcome to Met Engage,
We're transforming the Met to become a service that truly delivers for you.
Through our new platform Met Engage you can get to know your local officers, help shape how we police your local area and have direct access to key information and advice.
This isn't just a platform for us to tell you what we're doing in your area, it's an opportunity for you to tell us what's concerning you most so we can take action on the things that truly matter to you.
West Finchley Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Your Safer Neighbourhoods Team is a group of Met police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers based in your area or 'ward', supported by additional officers from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across London.
To contact to your team about local policing issues, email us at WestFinchley@contact.metengage.co.uk or pick an officer to email below. (Please do not use this contact method to report crime, in an emergency always call 999 or you can report crime online at www.met.police.uk or dial 101).
Robert Vali Bita Badalache
PCSO
Ashley Bures
PCSO
Molly Deane
Police Constable
Nkemdirim Ofo
Inspector
Daniel Ryan
Police Sergeant
Kerry Tiernan
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
We are committed to tackling the issues that matter most to local communities. Based on our conversations with residents, and the issues they have raised with us, our main priorities are:
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
|
Theft Shoplifting, particularly along High Road N12 Issued 01 April 2026 |
Disrupt, deter and arrest for theft shoplifting offences, particularly along Finchley High Road. Utilising arrest, covert tactics and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders for prolific offenders. Actioned 01 April 2026 |
|
Burglary Issued 01 April 2026 |
High visibility patrols to deter offending, street briefing and home visits with residents to offer crime prevention advice, targeting of prolific offenders. Actioned 01 April 2026 |
|
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Issued 01 April 2026 |
High visibility patrols of hot spot areas, preventative measures and crime prevention and safety advice presented to residents and commuters. Actioned 01 April 2026 |
The word cloud below represents the issues raised by residents through their Local Matters survey. We take this into consideration along with discussions with stakeholders, ward panel meetings and conversations with the public when setting our key priorities
What members in West Finchley are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Theft From Motor Vehicle NETHER STREET N12
Dear Resident,I wanted to provide you with an update regarding theft from motor vehicles, which peop...
Barnet SNT - Teamwork
All of the Barnet Safer Neighbourhood Teams recently came together and carried out a three-day opera...
Community Message – Hot Weather & Home Security
Good Afternoon,During hot days it’s tempting to leave windows open, but please make sure all windows...
Local Priorities - Criminal Behaviour Order obtained for prolific shoplifter
Dear Resident, Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about ...
When the final whistle blows, some people aren’t safe.
Good afternoon, A message from our partners at Barnet Council, highlighting an important issue and p...
Theft Of Motor Vehicle THE GROVE N3
Dear Resident,Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, we note that you highlighted ...
Cuppa with a Copper : Tue 30 Jun 10:00
Hi Resident
NW BCU Newsletter
Dear All, Please find attached April's newsletter from North West BCU. Regards, North West BC...
Click here to see more Alerts
Upcoming Events
Look up another Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Find your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team and be able to contact them directly by entering a street address or postcode below: