Barnes vs Primrose Hill

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
      10/100
      Primrose Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnes vs Primrose Hill 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Primrose Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,368 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnes
      B Primrose Hill
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,116
      15,368
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,312
      16,434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnes
      B Primrose Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,548 ↑10%
      2,953 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,138 ↑2%
      2,910 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      505 ↓10%
      1,610 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      604 ↓19%
      915 ↓16%
      Burglary
      284 ↓3%
      793 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↓13%
      572 ↓10%
      Drugs
      261 ↑2%
      621 ↑9%
      Public Order
      376 ↑9%
      928 ↑8%
      Robbery
      118 ↓24%
      451 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      520 ↑13%
      1,387 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      190 ↓46%
      1,752 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      187 ↓6%
      298 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑28%
      64 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑20%
      114 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Primrose Hill is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnes safer than Primrose Hill?

      Barnes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Primrose Hill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 15,368 crimes. Primrose Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnes vs Primrose Hill?

      Barnes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Primrose Hill shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnes and Primrose Hill?

      In Barnes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,548 incidents). In Primrose Hill, it is Violent Crime (2,953 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnes and Primrose Hill?

      Barnes recorded 1,138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Primrose Hill recorded 2,910. 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 Primrose Hill?

      Violent crime in Barnes totalled 1,548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,953 in Primrose Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnes and Primrose Hill 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%). Primrose Hill recorded 16,434 crimes previously (now 15,368, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnes and Primrose Hill?

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

      Which police force covers Barnes and Primrose Hill?

      Barnes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Primrose Hill 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 Primrose Hill?

      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 Primrose Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnes and Primrose Hill. 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.