Barnhill vs Forest Hill

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
      8/100
      Forest Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnhill vs Forest Hill 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Forest Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,166 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnhill
      B Forest Hill
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,859
      5,166
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,526
      4,881
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↑5.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnhill
      B Forest Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,817 ↑15%
      1,431 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,316 ↑6%
      1,129 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      571 ↓1%
      361 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      352 ↓19%
      547 ↓23%
      Burglary
      278 ↑6%
      249 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      261 ↑23%
      323 ↑35%
      Drugs
      567 ↑58%
      183 ↑9%
      Public Order
      377 ↑4%
      258 ↑11%
      Robbery
      217 ↑33%
      111 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      424 ↓21%
      324 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      548 ↓18%
      105 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓34%
      53 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑43%
      23 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑15%
      69 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forest Hill 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 Barnhill safer than Forest Hill?

      Barnhill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,859 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,166 crimes. Forest Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnhill vs Forest Hill?

      Barnhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Forest Hill shows +5.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnhill and Forest Hill?

      In Barnhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,817 incidents). In Forest Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,431 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnhill and Forest Hill?

      Barnhill recorded 1,316 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forest Hill recorded 1,129. 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 Forest Hill?

      Violent crime in Barnhill totalled 1,817 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,431 in Forest Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnhill and Forest Hill 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%). Forest Hill recorded 4,881 crimes previously (now 5,166, +5.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnhill and Forest Hill?

      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 Forest Hill has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnhill and Forest Hill?

      Barnhill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill?

      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 Forest Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnhill and Forest Hill. 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.