Barnehurst vs Crayford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnehurst vs Crayford Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnehurst safer than Crayford?
Barnehurst has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,223 crimes in the last 12 months. Crayford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,326 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnehurst vs Crayford?
Barnehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Crayford shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnehurst and Crayford?
In Barnehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,139 incidents). In Crayford, it is Violent Crime (653 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnehurst and Crayford?
Barnehurst recorded 610 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crayford recorded 417. 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 Barnehurst vs Crayford?
Violent crime in Barnehurst totalled 1,139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 653 in Crayford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnehurst and Crayford in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnehurst recorded 3,183 crimes (now 3,223, a change of +1.3%). Crayford recorded 2,167 crimes previously (now 2,326, +7.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnehurst and Crayford?
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. Barnehurst has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Crayford has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnehurst and Crayford?
Barnehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Crayford 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 Barnehurst and Crayford?
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 Barnehurst or Crayford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnehurst and Crayford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.