Addiscombe East vs Barnsbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Addiscombe East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Barnsbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Addiscombe East vs Barnsbury Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Addiscombe East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,924 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Barnsbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,560 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Addiscombe East
      B Barnsbury
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,924
      22,560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,101
      23,679
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      34.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Addiscombe East
      B Barnsbury
      Violent Crime
      1,447 ↑10%
      4,348 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,139 ↓2%
      4,548 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      318 ↓3%
      2,960 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      398 ↓20%
      1,089 ↓12%
      Burglary
      217 ↓4%
      868 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      314 ↑3%
      868 ↓11%
      Drugs
      197 ↑18%
      1,023 ↑38%
      Public Order
      264 ↑19%
      1,187 ↓5%
      Robbery
      93 ↓18%
      731 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      379 ↓37%
      1,806 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      54 ↑2%
      2,296 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑0%
      547 ↑2%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑19%
      104 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓3%
      185 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Barnsbury is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Addiscombe East safer than Barnsbury?

      Addiscombe East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,924 crimes in the last 12 months. Barnsbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 22,560 crimes. Barnsbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Addiscombe East vs Barnsbury?

      Addiscombe East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Barnsbury shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Addiscombe East and Barnsbury?

      In Addiscombe East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,447 incidents). In Barnsbury, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Addiscombe East and Barnsbury?

      Addiscombe East recorded 1,139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Barnsbury recorded 4,548. 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 Addiscombe East vs Barnsbury?

      Violent crime in Addiscombe East totalled 1,447 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,348 in Barnsbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Addiscombe East and Barnsbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Addiscombe East recorded 5,101 crimes (now 4,924, a change of -3.5%). Barnsbury recorded 23,679 crimes previously (now 22,560, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Addiscombe East and Barnsbury?

      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. Addiscombe East has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Barnsbury has 34.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Addiscombe East and Barnsbury?

      Addiscombe East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Barnsbury is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Addiscombe East and Barnsbury?

      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 Addiscombe East or Barnsbury on a crime map?

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

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