Barkingside vs Cannon Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barkingside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Cannon Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Barkingside vs Cannon Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barkingside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Cannon Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,873 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barkingside
      B Cannon Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,129
      2,873
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,020
      2,764
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      35.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barkingside
      B Cannon Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,462 ↑9%
      758 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,202 ↑9%
      610 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      328 ↓13%
      192 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      455 ↓19%
      230 ↓3%
      Burglary
      155 ↓43%
      135 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      262 ↑15%
      191 ↓6%
      Drugs
      131 ↓2%
      103 ↑37%
      Public Order
      231 ↑13%
      144 ↓19%
      Robbery
      143 ↑14%
      51 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      516 ↑25%
      302 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      132 ↓6%
      59 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓22%
      48 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑41%
      12 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓18%
      38 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cannon Hill is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barkingside safer than Cannon Hill?

      Barkingside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,129 crimes in the last 12 months. Cannon Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,873 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barkingside vs Cannon Hill?

      Barkingside shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cannon Hill shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barkingside and Cannon Hill?

      In Barkingside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,462 incidents). In Cannon Hill, it is Violent Crime (758 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barkingside and Cannon Hill?

      Barkingside recorded 1,202 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cannon Hill recorded 610. 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 Barkingside vs Cannon Hill?

      Violent crime in Barkingside totalled 1,462 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 758 in Cannon Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barkingside recorded 5,020 crimes (now 5,129, a change of +2.2%). Cannon Hill recorded 2,764 crimes previously (now 2,873, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barkingside and Cannon Hill?

      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. Barkingside has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Cannon Hill has 35.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barkingside and Cannon Hill?

      Barkingside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cannon Hill 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 Barkingside and Cannon Hill?

      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 Barkingside or Cannon Hill on a crime map?

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

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