Barnes vs Chingford Green

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
      8/100
      Chingford Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnes vs Chingford Green 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chingford Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,617 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      22% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnes
      B Chingford Green
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,116
      1,617
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,312
      1,655
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnes
      B Chingford Green
      Violent Crime
      1,548 ↑10%
      461 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,138 ↑2%
      346 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      505 ↓10%
      92 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      604 ↓19%
      198 ↓27%
      Burglary
      284 ↓3%
      73 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↓13%
      105 ↓13%
      Drugs
      261 ↑2%
      111 ↑68%
      Public Order
      376 ↑9%
      99 ↑3%
      Robbery
      118 ↓24%
      21 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      520 ↑13%
      63 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      190 ↓46%
      14 ↓53%
      Bicycle Theft
      187 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑28%
      14 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑20%
      20 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnes is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnes safer than Chingford Green?

      Barnes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Chingford Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,617 crimes. Barnes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnes vs Chingford Green?

      Barnes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chingford Green shows -2.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,548 incidents). In Chingford Green, it is Violent Crime (461 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnes recorded 1,138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chingford Green recorded 346. 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 Chingford Green?

      Violent crime in Barnes totalled 1,548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 461 in Chingford Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnes and Chingford Green 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%). Chingford Green recorded 1,655 crimes previously (now 1,617, -2.3%).

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

      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 Chingford Green has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnes and Chingford Green?

      Barnes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chingford Green 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 Chingford Green?

      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 Chingford Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnes and Chingford Green. 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.