Barnes vs Woolwich Arsenal

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
      Woolwich Arsenal Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnes vs Woolwich Arsenal 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
      Woolwich Arsenal
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,993 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnes
      B Woolwich Arsenal
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,116
      8,993
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,312
      8,810
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnes
      B Woolwich Arsenal
      Violent Crime
      1,548 ↑10%
      2,814 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,138 ↑2%
      1,771 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      505 ↓10%
      697 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      604 ↓19%
      540 ↓1%
      Burglary
      284 ↓3%
      352 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↓13%
      490 ↓1%
      Drugs
      261 ↑2%
      533 ↓3%
      Public Order
      376 ↑9%
      585 ↑8%
      Robbery
      118 ↓24%
      259 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      520 ↑13%
      445 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      190 ↓46%
      263 ↑15%
      Bicycle Theft
      187 ↓6%
      46 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑28%
      73 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑20%
      125 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnes is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnes safer than Woolwich Arsenal?

      Barnes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolwich Arsenal has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,993 crimes. Barnes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnes vs Woolwich Arsenal?

      Barnes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woolwich Arsenal shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnes and Woolwich Arsenal?

      In Barnes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,548 incidents). In Woolwich Arsenal, it is Violent Crime (2,814 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnes and Woolwich Arsenal?

      Barnes recorded 1,138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolwich Arsenal recorded 1,771. 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 Woolwich Arsenal?

      Violent crime in Barnes totalled 1,548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,814 in Woolwich Arsenal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnes and Woolwich Arsenal 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%). Woolwich Arsenal recorded 8,810 crimes previously (now 8,993, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnes and Woolwich Arsenal?

      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 Woolwich Arsenal has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnes and Woolwich Arsenal?

      Barnes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woolwich Arsenal 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 Woolwich Arsenal?

      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 Woolwich Arsenal on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnes and Woolwich Arsenal. 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.