Barking Riverside vs Roxbourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Barking Riverside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Roxbourne Metropolitan Police Service

      Barking Riverside vs Roxbourne Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Barking Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,428 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Roxbourne
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,125 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barking Riverside
      B Roxbourne
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,428
      5,125
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,345
      4,833
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.5%
      ↑6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barking Riverside
      B Roxbourne
      Violent Crime
      803 ↑0%
      1,403 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      505 ↑29%
      1,252 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      173 ↑26%
      294 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      253 ↓20%
      462 ↓5%
      Burglary
      93 ↓11%
      200 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      147 ↑24%
      250 ↑18%
      Drugs
      100 ↑19%
      150 ↑28%
      Public Order
      103 ↓9%
      234 ↓4%
      Robbery
      90 ↑36%
      139 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↓75%
      431 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      48 ↑45%
      205 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑13%
      27 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑70%
      21 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑60%
      57 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barking Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barking Riverside safer than Roxbourne?

      Barking Riverside has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,428 crimes in the last 12 months. Roxbourne has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,125 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barking Riverside vs Roxbourne?

      Barking Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Roxbourne shows +6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barking Riverside and Roxbourne?

      In Barking Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (803 incidents). In Roxbourne, it is Violent Crime (1,403 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barking Riverside and Roxbourne?

      Barking Riverside recorded 505 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roxbourne recorded 1,252. 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 Barking Riverside vs Roxbourne?

      Violent crime in Barking Riverside totalled 803 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,403 in Roxbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barking Riverside and Roxbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barking Riverside recorded 2,345 crimes (now 2,428, a change of +3.5%). Roxbourne recorded 4,833 crimes previously (now 5,125, +6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barking Riverside and Roxbourne?

      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. Barking Riverside has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Roxbourne has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barking Riverside and Roxbourne?

      Barking Riverside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Roxbourne 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 Barking Riverside and Roxbourne?

      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 Barking Riverside or Roxbourne on a crime map?

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

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