Barnet Vale vs Cranham

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
      20/100
      Cranham Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnet Vale vs Cranham 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
      20/100
      High Crime
      Cranham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      860 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.9% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnet Vale
      B Cranham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,016
      860
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,838
      987
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnet Vale
      B Cranham
      Violent Crime
      765 ↑10%
      209 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      675 ↓6%
      197 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓8%
      41 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      300 ↓13%
      122 ↓4%
      Burglary
      181 ↓3%
      31 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑4%
      44 ↓44%
      Drugs
      126 ↑37%
      28 ↑17%
      Public Order
      154 ↑18%
      36 ↓46%
      Robbery
      70 ↑67%
      13 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      269 ↑88%
      111 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      61 ↑7%
      9 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓24%
      3 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑11%
      14 ↑180%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cranham is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 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 Cranham?

      Barnet Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,016 crimes in the last 12 months. Cranham has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 860 crimes. Cranham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnet Vale vs Cranham?

      Barnet Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cranham shows -12.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnet Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (765 incidents). In Cranham, it is Violent Crime (209 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnet Vale recorded 675 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cranham recorded 197. 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 Cranham?

      Violent crime in Barnet Vale totalled 765 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 209 in Cranham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnet Vale and Cranham 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%). Cranham recorded 987 crimes previously (now 860, -12.9%).

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

      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 Cranham has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnet Vale and Cranham?

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

      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 Cranham on a crime map?

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