Barnehurst vs Northfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Barnehurst Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Northfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnehurst vs Northfield 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,352 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnehurst
      B Northfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,223
      6,352
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,183
      6,516
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnehurst
      B Northfield
      Violent Crime
      1,139 ↑9%
      1,413 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      610 ↓9%
      1,850 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      179 ↓8%
      475 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      246 ↓22%
      654 ↓25%
      Burglary
      115 ↓5%
      274 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      266 ↓2%
      308 ↑1%
      Drugs
      183 ↑35%
      298 ↑48%
      Public Order
      208 ↑6%
      308 ↓7%
      Robbery
      40 ↑0%
      121 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      117 ↑39%
      316 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓43%
      203 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑114%
      57 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑100%
      26 ↑53%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑15%
      49 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Northfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 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 Northfield?

      Barnehurst has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,223 crimes in the last 12 months. Northfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,352 crimes. Northfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnehurst vs Northfield?

      Barnehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northfield shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnehurst and Northfield?

      In Barnehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,139 incidents). In Northfield, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,850 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnehurst and Northfield?

      Barnehurst recorded 610 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northfield recorded 1,850. 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 Northfield?

      Violent crime in Barnehurst totalled 1,139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,413 in Northfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnehurst and Northfield 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%). Northfield recorded 6,516 crimes previously (now 6,352, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnehurst and Northfield?

      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 Northfield has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnehurst and Northfield?

      Barnehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Northfield 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 Northfield?

      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 Northfield on a crime map?

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