Barnet Vale vs Edgwarebury

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
      10/100
      Edgwarebury Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnet Vale vs Edgwarebury 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Edgwarebury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,078 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnet Vale
      B Edgwarebury
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,016
      1,078
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,838
      1,204
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnet Vale
      B Edgwarebury
      Violent Crime
      765 ↑10%
      342 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      675 ↓6%
      248 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓8%
      66 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      300 ↓13%
      92 ↓37%
      Burglary
      181 ↓3%
      65 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑4%
      66 ↑14%
      Drugs
      126 ↑37%
      42 ↑121%
      Public Order
      154 ↑18%
      49 ↓21%
      Robbery
      70 ↑67%
      22 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      269 ↑88%
      45 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      61 ↑7%
      15 ↑114%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓24%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑11%
      13 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Edgwarebury is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 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 Edgwarebury?

      Barnet Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,016 crimes in the last 12 months. Edgwarebury has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,078 crimes. Edgwarebury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnet Vale vs Edgwarebury?

      Barnet Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Edgwarebury shows -10.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnet Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (765 incidents). In Edgwarebury, it is Violent Crime (342 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnet Vale recorded 675 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Edgwarebury recorded 248. 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 Edgwarebury?

      Violent crime in Barnet Vale totalled 765 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 342 in Edgwarebury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnet Vale and Edgwarebury 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%). Edgwarebury recorded 1,204 crimes previously (now 1,078, -10.5%).

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

      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 Edgwarebury has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnet Vale and Edgwarebury?

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

      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 Edgwarebury on a crime map?

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