Avonmore vs Barnsbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Avonmore Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Barnsbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Avonmore vs Barnsbury Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Avonmore
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,365 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      23.8% 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 Avonmore
      B Barnsbury
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,365
      22,560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,409
      23,679
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      34.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Avonmore
      B Barnsbury
      Violent Crime
      4,487 ↑9%
      4,348 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,398 ↑11%
      4,548 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      1,709 ↓13%
      2,960 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,023 ↓14%
      1,089 ↓12%
      Burglary
      818 ↓12%
      868 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      806 ↓5%
      868 ↓11%
      Drugs
      878 ↑26%
      1,023 ↑38%
      Public Order
      1,132 ↓3%
      1,187 ↓5%
      Robbery
      411 ↑2%
      731 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      1,403 ↑7%
      1,806 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      725 ↓38%
      2,296 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      353 ↓18%
      547 ↑2%
      Possession of Weapons
      87 ↑19%
      104 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      135 ↓5%
      185 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Barnsbury is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Avonmore safer than Barnsbury?

      Avonmore has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,365 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 Avonmore vs Barnsbury?

      Avonmore shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — 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 Avonmore and Barnsbury?

      In Avonmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,487 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 Avonmore and Barnsbury?

      Avonmore recorded 4,398 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 Avonmore vs Barnsbury?

      Violent crime in Avonmore totalled 4,487 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 Avonmore and Barnsbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Avonmore recorded 18,409 crimes (now 18,365, a change of -0.2%). Barnsbury recorded 23,679 crimes previously (now 22,560, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Avonmore 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. Avonmore has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Barnsbury has 34.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Avonmore and Barnsbury?

      Avonmore 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 Avonmore 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 Avonmore or Barnsbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Avonmore and Barnsbury. 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.