Barnhill vs Hermitage and Gardens

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
      Hermitage and Gardens Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnhill vs Hermitage and Gardens 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
      Hermitage and Gardens
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,329 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnhill
      B Hermitage and Gardens
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,859
      13,329
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,526
      13,098
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnhill
      B Hermitage and Gardens
      Violent Crime
      1,817 ↑15%
      3,081 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,316 ↑6%
      3,231 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      571 ↓1%
      848 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      352 ↓19%
      981 ↓3%
      Burglary
      278 ↑6%
      476 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      261 ↑23%
      539 ↓8%
      Drugs
      567 ↑58%
      607 ↓3%
      Public Order
      377 ↑4%
      660 ↑2%
      Robbery
      217 ↑33%
      558 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      424 ↓21%
      840 ↑120%
      Theft from Person
      548 ↓18%
      1,145 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓34%
      155 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑43%
      98 ↑61%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑15%
      110 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hermitage and Gardens 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 Hermitage and Gardens?

      Barnhill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,859 crimes in the last 12 months. Hermitage and Gardens has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,329 crimes. Hermitage and Gardens scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnhill vs Hermitage and Gardens?

      Barnhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hermitage and Gardens shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnhill and Hermitage and Gardens?

      In Barnhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,817 incidents). In Hermitage and Gardens, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnhill and Hermitage and Gardens?

      Barnhill recorded 1,316 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hermitage and Gardens recorded 3,231. 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 Hermitage and Gardens?

      Violent crime in Barnhill totalled 1,817 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,081 in Hermitage and Gardens. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnhill and Hermitage and Gardens 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%). Hermitage and Gardens recorded 13,098 crimes previously (now 13,329, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnhill and Hermitage and Gardens?

      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 Hermitage and Gardens has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnhill and Hermitage and Gardens?

      Barnhill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hermitage and Gardens 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 Hermitage and Gardens?

      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 Hermitage and Gardens on a crime map?

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

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