Barnet Vale vs Catford South

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
      Catford South Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnet Vale vs Catford South 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
      Catford South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,908 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnet Vale
      B Catford South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,016
      7,908
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,838
      8,327
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnet Vale
      B Catford South
      Violent Crime
      765 ↑10%
      2,469 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      675 ↓6%
      1,527 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓8%
      489 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      300 ↓13%
      627 ↓32%
      Burglary
      181 ↓3%
      256 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑4%
      479 ↑1%
      Drugs
      126 ↑37%
      454 ↑12%
      Public Order
      154 ↑18%
      470 ↓5%
      Robbery
      70 ↑67%
      207 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      269 ↑88%
      545 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      61 ↑7%
      157 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓24%
      39 ↓49%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      84 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑11%
      105 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnet Vale safer than Catford South?

      Barnet Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,016 crimes in the last 12 months. Catford South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 7,908 crimes. Catford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnet Vale vs Catford South?

      Barnet Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Catford South shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnet Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (765 incidents). In Catford South, it is Violent Crime (2,469 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnet Vale recorded 675 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Catford South recorded 1,527. 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 Catford South?

      Violent crime in Barnet Vale totalled 765 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,469 in Catford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnet Vale and Catford South 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%). Catford South recorded 8,327 crimes previously (now 7,908, -5%).

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

      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 Catford South has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnet Vale and Catford South?

      Barnet Vale falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Catford South 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 Catford South?

      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 Catford South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnet Vale and Catford South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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