Barnet Vale vs Cockfosters

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
      30/100
      Cockfosters Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnet Vale vs Cockfosters Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Barnet Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,016 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      33.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Cockfosters
      Metropolitan Police Service
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      42.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnet Vale
      B Cockfosters
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      3,016
      702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,838
      812
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      42.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnet Vale
      B Cockfosters
      Violent Crime
      765 ↑10%
      178 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      675 ↓6%
      132 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓8%
      49 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      300 ↓13%
      99 ↓26%
      Burglary
      181 ↓3%
      76 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑4%
      35 ↓29%
      Drugs
      126 ↑37%
      22 ↑57%
      Public Order
      154 ↑18%
      29 ↓31%
      Robbery
      70 ↑67%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      269 ↑88%
      50 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      61 ↑7%
      7 ↓65%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓24%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑11%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cockfosters is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnet Vale safer than Cockfosters?

      Barnet Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,016 crimes in the last 12 months. Cockfosters has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 702 crimes. Cockfosters scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnet Vale vs Cockfosters?

      Barnet Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cockfosters shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnet Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (765 incidents). In Cockfosters, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnet Vale recorded 675 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cockfosters recorded 132. 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 Cockfosters?

      Violent crime in Barnet Vale totalled 765 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Cockfosters. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnet Vale and Cockfosters 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%). Cockfosters recorded 812 crimes previously (now 702, -13.6%).

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

      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 Cockfosters has 42.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnet Vale and Cockfosters?

      Barnet Vale falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters?

      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 Cockfosters on a crime map?

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