Barnet Vale vs Barnsbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Barnet Vale Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Barnsbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnet Vale vs Barnsbury Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Barnet Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,016 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Barnsbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,560 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnet Vale
      B Barnsbury
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,016
      22,560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,838
      23,679
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      34.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnet Vale
      B Barnsbury
      Violent Crime
      765 ↑10%
      4,348 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      675 ↓6%
      4,548 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓8%
      2,960 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      300 ↓13%
      1,089 ↓12%
      Burglary
      181 ↓3%
      868 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑4%
      868 ↓11%
      Drugs
      126 ↑37%
      1,023 ↑38%
      Public Order
      154 ↑18%
      1,187 ↓5%
      Robbery
      70 ↑67%
      731 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      269 ↑88%
      1,806 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      61 ↑7%
      2,296 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓24%
      547 ↑2%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      104 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑11%
      185 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Barnsbury 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 Barnet Vale safer than Barnsbury?

      Barnet Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,016 crimes in the last 12 months. Barnsbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 22,560 crimes. Barnsbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnet Vale vs Barnsbury?

      Barnet Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Barnsbury shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnet Vale and Barnsbury?

      In Barnet Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (765 incidents). In Barnsbury, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnet Vale and Barnsbury?

      Barnet Vale recorded 675 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Barnsbury recorded 4,548. 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 Barnet Vale vs Barnsbury?

      Violent crime in Barnet Vale totalled 765 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,348 in Barnsbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnet Vale and Barnsbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnet Vale recorded 2,838 crimes (now 3,016, a change of +6.3%). Barnsbury recorded 23,679 crimes previously (now 22,560, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnet Vale and Barnsbury?

      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. Barnet Vale has a resolution rate of 33.2% and Barnsbury has 34.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnet Vale and Barnsbury?

      Barnet Vale falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Barnsbury 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 Barnet Vale and Barnsbury?

      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 Barnet Vale or Barnsbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnet Vale and Barnsbury. 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.