Barnhill vs Brixton Acre Lane

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Barnhill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Brixton Acre Lane Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnhill vs Brixton Acre Lane Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Barnhill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,859 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton Acre Lane
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,923 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      37.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnhill
      B Brixton Acre Lane
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,859
      16,923
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,526
      18,272
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↓7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      37.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnhill
      B Brixton Acre Lane
      Violent Crime
      1,817 ↑15%
      3,849 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,316 ↑6%
      3,639 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      571 ↓1%
      1,409 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      352 ↓19%
      943 ↓40%
      Burglary
      278 ↑6%
      602 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      261 ↑23%
      774 ↓16%
      Drugs
      567 ↑58%
      909 ↑38%
      Public Order
      377 ↑4%
      845 ↓4%
      Robbery
      217 ↑33%
      626 ↓28%
      Shoplifting
      424 ↓21%
      1,215 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      548 ↓18%
      1,486 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓34%
      343 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑43%
      106 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑15%
      177 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Brixton Acre Lane 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 Barnhill safer than Brixton Acre Lane?

      Barnhill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,859 crimes in the last 12 months. Brixton Acre Lane has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 16,923 crimes. Brixton Acre Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnhill vs Brixton Acre Lane?

      Barnhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brixton Acre Lane shows -7.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnhill and Brixton Acre Lane?

      In Barnhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,817 incidents). In Brixton Acre Lane, it is Violent Crime (3,849 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnhill and Brixton Acre Lane?

      Barnhill recorded 1,316 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brixton Acre Lane recorded 3,639. 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 Barnhill vs Brixton Acre Lane?

      Violent crime in Barnhill totalled 1,817 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,849 in Brixton Acre Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnhill and Brixton Acre Lane in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnhill recorded 6,526 crimes (now 6,859, a change of +5.1%). Brixton Acre Lane recorded 18,272 crimes previously (now 16,923, -7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnhill and Brixton Acre Lane?

      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. Barnhill has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Brixton Acre Lane has 37.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnhill and Brixton Acre Lane?

      Barnhill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Brixton Acre Lane 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 Barnhill and Brixton Acre Lane?

      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 Barnhill or Brixton Acre Lane on a crime map?

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

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