Barnsbury vs Wandsworth Common

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
      8/100
      Wandsworth Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Barnsbury vs Wandsworth Common 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,614 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsbury
      B Wandsworth Common
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,560
      5,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      23,679
      5,509
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.9%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsbury
      B Wandsworth Common
      Violent Crime
      4,348 ↓1%
      1,682 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,548 ↓9%
      1,098 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      2,960 ↓1%
      446 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,089 ↓12%
      631 ↓4%
      Burglary
      868 ↓8%
      232 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      868 ↓11%
      298 ↑9%
      Drugs
      1,023 ↑38%
      171 ↑41%
      Public Order
      1,187 ↓5%
      301 ↑23%
      Robbery
      731 ↓3%
      110 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      1,806 ↑0%
      352 ↑57%
      Theft from Person
      2,296 ↓17%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      547 ↑2%
      68 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑18%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      185 ↓9%
      101 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnsbury is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsbury safer than Wandsworth Common?

      Barnsbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,560 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,614 crimes. Barnsbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsbury vs Wandsworth Common?

      Barnsbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Common shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnsbury and Wandsworth Common?

      In Barnsbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,548 incidents). In Wandsworth Common, it is Violent Crime (1,682 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsbury and Wandsworth Common?

      Barnsbury recorded 4,548 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Common recorded 1,098. 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 Wandsworth Common?

      Violent crime in Barnsbury totalled 4,348 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,682 in Wandsworth Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsbury and Wandsworth Common 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%). Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes previously (now 5,614, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsbury and Wandsworth Common?

      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 Wandsworth Common has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsbury and Wandsworth Common?

      Barnsbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Common 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 Wandsworth Common?

      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 Wandsworth Common on a crime map?

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

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