Addison vs Barnet Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Addison Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Barnet Vale Metropolitan Police Service

      Addison vs Barnet Vale Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Addison
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,330 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Barnet Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,016 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Addison
      B Barnet Vale
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,330
      3,016
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,791
      2,838
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Addison
      B Barnet Vale
      Violent Crime
      4,386 ↑6%
      765 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,981 ↓9%
      675 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      1,617 ↓15%
      177 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,083 ↓14%
      300 ↓13%
      Burglary
      757 ↓9%
      181 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      788 ↓7%
      177 ↑4%
      Drugs
      895 ↑17%
      126 ↑37%
      Public Order
      1,103 ↓7%
      154 ↑18%
      Robbery
      471 ↑0%
      70 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      2,829 ↑38%
      269 ↑88%
      Theft from Person
      799 ↓39%
      61 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      358 ↓25%
      13 ↓24%
      Possession of Weapons
      106 ↑29%
      7 ↓30%
      Other Crime
      157 ↑14%
      41 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Addison safer than Barnet Vale?

      Addison has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,330 crimes in the last 12 months. Barnet Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,016 crimes. Addison scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Addison vs Barnet Vale?

      Addison shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Barnet Vale shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Addison and Barnet Vale?

      In Addison, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,386 incidents). In Barnet Vale, it is Violent Crime (765 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Addison and Barnet Vale?

      Addison recorded 3,981 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Barnet Vale recorded 675. 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 Addison vs Barnet Vale?

      Violent crime in Addison totalled 4,386 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 765 in Barnet Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Addison and Barnet Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Addison recorded 19,791 crimes (now 19,330, a change of -2.3%). Barnet Vale recorded 2,838 crimes previously (now 3,016, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Addison and Barnet Vale?

      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. Addison has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Barnet Vale has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Addison and Barnet Vale?

      Addison falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Barnet Vale 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 Addison and Barnet Vale?

      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 Addison or Barnet Vale on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.