Barnsbury vs Catford South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnsbury vs Catford South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnsbury safer than Catford South?
Barnsbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,560 crimes in the last 12 months. Catford South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 7,908 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnsbury vs Catford South?
Barnsbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Catford South shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnsbury and Catford South?
In Barnsbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,548 incidents). In Catford South, it is Violent Crime (2,469 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsbury and Catford South?
Barnsbury recorded 4,548 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Catford South recorded 1,527. 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 Catford South?
Violent crime in Barnsbury totalled 4,348 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,469 in Catford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnsbury and Catford South 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%). Catford South recorded 8,327 crimes previously (now 7,908, -5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsbury and Catford South?
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 Catford South has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnsbury and Catford South?
Barnsbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Catford South 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 Catford South?
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 Catford South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnsbury and Catford South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.