Barnet Vale vs Rotherhithe

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
      8/100
      Rotherhithe Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnet Vale vs Rotherhithe 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rotherhithe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,548 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      42.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnet Vale
      B Rotherhithe
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,016
      9,548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,838
      9,159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      42.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnet Vale
      B Rotherhithe
      Violent Crime
      765 ↑10%
      2,226 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      675 ↓6%
      2,102 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓8%
      753 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      300 ↓13%
      544 ↓10%
      Burglary
      181 ↓3%
      506 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑4%
      382 ↓4%
      Drugs
      126 ↑37%
      379 ↓6%
      Public Order
      154 ↑18%
      479 ↑5%
      Robbery
      70 ↑67%
      345 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      269 ↑88%
      412 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      61 ↑7%
      1,034 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓24%
      243 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      56 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑11%
      87 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rotherhithe is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 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 Rotherhithe?

      Barnet Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,016 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherhithe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,548 crimes. Rotherhithe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnet Vale vs Rotherhithe?

      Barnet Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherhithe shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnet Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (765 incidents). In Rotherhithe, it is Violent Crime (2,226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnet Vale recorded 675 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherhithe recorded 2,102. 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 Rotherhithe?

      Violent crime in Barnet Vale totalled 765 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,226 in Rotherhithe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnet Vale and Rotherhithe 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%). Rotherhithe recorded 9,159 crimes previously (now 9,548, +4.3%).

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

      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 Rotherhithe has 42.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnet Vale and Rotherhithe?

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

      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 Rotherhithe on a crime map?

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