Barnsbury vs Brixton North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Barnsbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Brixton North Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnsbury vs Brixton North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Barnsbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,560 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,475 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsbury
      B Brixton North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,560
      18,475
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      23,679
      20,563
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.9%
      33.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsbury
      B Brixton North
      Violent Crime
      4,348 ↓1%
      4,491 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,548 ↓9%
      4,061 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      2,960 ↓1%
      1,412 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,089 ↓12%
      853 ↓41%
      Burglary
      868 ↓8%
      733 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      868 ↓11%
      891 ↓14%
      Drugs
      1,023 ↑38%
      975 ↑47%
      Public Order
      1,187 ↓5%
      1,011 ↑1%
      Robbery
      731 ↓3%
      650 ↓31%
      Shoplifting
      1,806 ↑0%
      1,323 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      2,296 ↓17%
      1,421 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      547 ↑2%
      366 ↓1%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑18%
      115 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      185 ↓9%
      173 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Brixton North is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsbury safer than Brixton North?

      Barnsbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,560 crimes in the last 12 months. Brixton North has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 18,475 crimes. Brixton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsbury vs Brixton North?

      Barnsbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Brixton North shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnsbury and Brixton North?

      In Barnsbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,548 incidents). In Brixton North, it is Violent Crime (4,491 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsbury and Brixton North?

      Barnsbury recorded 4,548 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brixton North recorded 4,061. 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 Barnsbury vs Brixton North?

      Violent crime in Barnsbury totalled 4,348 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,491 in Brixton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsbury and Brixton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnsbury recorded 23,679 crimes (now 22,560, a change of -4.7%). Brixton North recorded 20,563 crimes previously (now 18,475, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsbury and Brixton North?

      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. Barnsbury has a resolution rate of 34.9% and Brixton North has 33.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsbury and Brixton North?

      Barnsbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Brixton North 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 Barnsbury and Brixton North?

      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 Barnsbury or Brixton North on a crime map?

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

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