Barnehurst vs Greenwich Peninsula

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Barnehurst Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Greenwich Peninsula Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnehurst vs Greenwich Peninsula Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Barnehurst
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,223 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Greenwich Peninsula
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,739 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnehurst
      B Greenwich Peninsula
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,223
      6,739
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,183
      6,526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnehurst
      B Greenwich Peninsula
      Violent Crime
      1,139 ↑9%
      1,766 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      610 ↓9%
      1,316 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      179 ↓8%
      724 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      246 ↓22%
      440 ↓1%
      Burglary
      115 ↓5%
      327 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      266 ↓2%
      318 ↑11%
      Drugs
      183 ↑35%
      263 ↑16%
      Public Order
      208 ↑6%
      369 ↑1%
      Robbery
      40 ↑0%
      142 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      117 ↑39%
      530 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓43%
      382 ↑13%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑114%
      70 ↓44%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑100%
      26 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑15%
      66 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnehurst 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 Barnehurst safer than Greenwich Peninsula?

      Barnehurst has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,223 crimes in the last 12 months. Greenwich Peninsula has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,739 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnehurst vs Greenwich Peninsula?

      Barnehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Greenwich Peninsula shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnehurst and Greenwich Peninsula?

      In Barnehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,139 incidents). In Greenwich Peninsula, it is Violent Crime (1,766 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnehurst and Greenwich Peninsula?

      Barnehurst recorded 610 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Greenwich Peninsula recorded 1,316. 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 Greenwich Peninsula?

      Violent crime in Barnehurst totalled 1,139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,766 in Greenwich Peninsula. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnehurst and Greenwich Peninsula 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%). Greenwich Peninsula recorded 6,526 crimes previously (now 6,739, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnehurst and Greenwich Peninsula?

      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 Greenwich Peninsula has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnehurst and Greenwich Peninsula?

      Barnehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Greenwich Peninsula 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 Greenwich Peninsula?

      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 Greenwich Peninsula on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnehurst and Greenwich Peninsula. 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.