Barton vs Messingham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Barton Humberside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Messingham Humberside Police

      Barton vs Messingham Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Barton
      Humberside Police
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.8% trend
      41.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Messingham
      Humberside Police
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.4% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barton
      B Messingham
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      606
      142
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      863
      201
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.8%
      ↓29.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.2%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barton
      B Messingham
      Violent Crime
      250 ↓28%
      54 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓29%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓28%
      11 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓30%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      26 ↓26%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓37%
      17 ↓19%
      Drugs
      13 ↑44%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      66 ↓10%
      15 ↓17%
      Robbery
      5 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓67%
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑5%
      2 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barton safer than Messingham?

      Barton has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 606 crimes in the last 12 months. Messingham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 142 crimes. Messingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barton vs Messingham?

      Barton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Messingham shows -29.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barton and Messingham?

      In Barton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (250 incidents). In Messingham, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barton and Messingham?

      Barton recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Messingham recorded 18. 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 Barton vs Messingham?

      Violent crime in Barton totalled 250 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Messingham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barton and Messingham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barton recorded 863 crimes (now 606, a change of -29.8%). Messingham recorded 201 crimes previously (now 142, -29.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barton and Messingham?

      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. Barton has a resolution rate of 41.2% and Messingham has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barton and Messingham?

      Barton falls within the Humberside Police boundary. Messingham is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barton and Messingham?

      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 Barton or Messingham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barton and Messingham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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