Barnes vs Bethnal Green West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Barnes Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Bethnal Green West Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnes vs Bethnal Green West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Barnes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,116 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bethnal Green West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      24,225 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnes
      B Bethnal Green West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,116
      24,225
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,312
      25,022
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnes
      B Bethnal Green West
      Violent Crime
      1,548 ↑10%
      5,702 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,138 ↑2%
      5,041 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      505 ↓10%
      2,051 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      604 ↓19%
      905 ↓31%
      Burglary
      284 ↓3%
      1,119 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↓13%
      947 ↓5%
      Drugs
      261 ↑2%
      1,470 ↑38%
      Public Order
      376 ↑9%
      1,410 ↑4%
      Robbery
      118 ↓24%
      768 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      520 ↑13%
      1,605 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      190 ↓46%
      2,075 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      187 ↓6%
      788 ↓7%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑28%
      147 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑20%
      197 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bethnal Green West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnes safer than Bethnal Green West?

      Barnes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Bethnal Green West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 24,225 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnes vs Bethnal Green West?

      Barnes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bethnal Green West shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnes and Bethnal Green West?

      In Barnes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,548 incidents). In Bethnal Green West, it is Violent Crime (5,702 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnes and Bethnal Green West?

      Barnes recorded 1,138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bethnal Green West recorded 5,041. 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 Barnes vs Bethnal Green West?

      Violent crime in Barnes totalled 1,548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,702 in Bethnal Green West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnes and Bethnal Green West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnes recorded 6,312 crimes (now 6,116, a change of -3.1%). Bethnal Green West recorded 25,022 crimes previously (now 24,225, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnes and Bethnal Green West?

      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. Barnes has a resolution rate of 30.9% and Bethnal Green West has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnes and Bethnal Green West?

      Barnes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Bethnal Green West 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 Barnes and Bethnal Green West?

      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 Barnes or Bethnal Green West on a crime map?

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

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