Alexandra vs Barkingside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Alexandra Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Barkingside Metropolitan Police Service

      Alexandra vs Barkingside Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alexandra
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,998 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barkingside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alexandra
      B Barkingside
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,998
      5,129
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,343
      5,020
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28%
      ↑2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      34.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra
      B Barkingside
      Violent Crime
      875 ↑37%
      1,462 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      680 ↑21%
      1,202 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      170 ↓14%
      328 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      373 ↑83%
      455 ↓19%
      Burglary
      171 ↑31%
      155 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↑8%
      262 ↑15%
      Drugs
      157 ↑115%
      131 ↓2%
      Public Order
      139 ↓14%
      231 ↑13%
      Robbery
      33 ↑18%
      143 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      78 ↑0%
      516 ↑25%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↑54%
      132 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓18%
      25 ↓22%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑220%
      24 ↑41%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑100%
      63 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Barkingside is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alexandra safer than Barkingside?

      Alexandra has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,998 crimes in the last 12 months. Barkingside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,129 crimes. Barkingside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alexandra vs Barkingside?

      Alexandra shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Barkingside shows +2.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alexandra and Barkingside?

      In Alexandra, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (875 incidents). In Barkingside, it is Violent Crime (1,462 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alexandra and Barkingside?

      Alexandra recorded 680 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Barkingside recorded 1,202. 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 Alexandra vs Barkingside?

      Violent crime in Alexandra totalled 875 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,462 in Barkingside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alexandra and Barkingside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alexandra recorded 2,343 crimes (now 2,998, a change of +28%). Barkingside recorded 5,020 crimes previously (now 5,129, +2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra and Barkingside?

      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. Alexandra has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Barkingside has 34.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alexandra and Barkingside?

      Alexandra falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Barkingside 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 Alexandra and Barkingside?

      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 Alexandra or Barkingside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alexandra and Barkingside. 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.