Barnehurst vs North Acton

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
      North Acton Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnehurst vs North Acton 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
      North Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,260 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnehurst
      B North Acton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,223
      6,260
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,183
      6,112
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      25.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnehurst
      B North Acton
      Violent Crime
      1,139 ↑9%
      1,677 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      610 ↓9%
      1,459 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      179 ↓8%
      475 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      246 ↓22%
      671 ↑0%
      Burglary
      115 ↓5%
      283 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      266 ↓2%
      330 ↑14%
      Drugs
      183 ↑35%
      271 ↑45%
      Public Order
      208 ↑6%
      353 ↑1%
      Robbery
      40 ↑0%
      119 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      117 ↑39%
      360 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓43%
      116 ↓26%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑114%
      50 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑100%
      29 ↑45%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑15%
      67 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnehurst is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnehurst safer than North Acton?

      Barnehurst has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,223 crimes in the last 12 months. North Acton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,260 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnehurst vs North Acton?

      Barnehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Acton shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnehurst and North Acton?

      In Barnehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,139 incidents). In North Acton, it is Violent Crime (1,677 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnehurst and North Acton?

      Barnehurst recorded 610 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Acton recorded 1,459. 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 North Acton?

      Violent crime in Barnehurst totalled 1,139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,677 in North Acton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnehurst and North Acton 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%). North Acton recorded 6,112 crimes previously (now 6,260, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnehurst and North Acton?

      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 North Acton has 25.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnehurst and North Acton?

      Barnehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. North Acton 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 North Acton?

      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 North Acton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnehurst and North Acton. 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.