Barnes vs Havering-atte-Bower

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
      7/100
      Havering-atte-Bower Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnes vs Havering-atte-Bower 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Havering-atte-Bower
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,300 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      30.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnes
      B Havering-atte-Bower
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,116
      1,300
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,312
      1,256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↑3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnes
      B Havering-atte-Bower
      Violent Crime
      1,548 ↑10%
      367 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,138 ↑2%
      281 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      505 ↓10%
      59 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      604 ↓19%
      115 ↓18%
      Burglary
      284 ↓3%
      66 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↓13%
      87 ↓8%
      Drugs
      261 ↑2%
      74 ↑90%
      Public Order
      376 ↑9%
      44 ↓21%
      Robbery
      118 ↓24%
      30 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      520 ↑13%
      134 ↑109%
      Theft from Person
      190 ↓46%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      187 ↓6%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑28%
      10 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑20%
      22 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnes 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 Barnes safer than Havering-atte-Bower?

      Barnes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Havering-atte-Bower has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,300 crimes. Barnes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnes vs Havering-atte-Bower?

      Barnes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Havering-atte-Bower shows +3.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnes and Havering-atte-Bower?

      In Barnes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,548 incidents). In Havering-atte-Bower, it is Violent Crime (367 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnes and Havering-atte-Bower?

      Barnes recorded 1,138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Havering-atte-Bower recorded 281. 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 Havering-atte-Bower?

      Violent crime in Barnes totalled 1,548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 367 in Havering-atte-Bower. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnes and Havering-atte-Bower 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%). Havering-atte-Bower recorded 1,256 crimes previously (now 1,300, +3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnes and Havering-atte-Bower?

      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 Havering-atte-Bower has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnes and Havering-atte-Bower?

      Barnes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Havering-atte-Bower 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 Havering-atte-Bower?

      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 Havering-atte-Bower on a crime map?

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

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