De Beauvoir vs Friern Barnet

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    De Beauvoir Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Friern Barnet Metropolitan Police Service

      De Beauvoir vs Friern Barnet Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      De Beauvoir
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,880 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      36% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Friern Barnet
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,617 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      36.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A De Beauvoir
      B Friern Barnet
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,880
      4,617
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,437
      4,489
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      36.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A De Beauvoir
      B Friern Barnet
      Violent Crime
      4,207 ↑9%
      976 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,967 ↑9%
      895 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      1,632 ↓7%
      244 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,022 ↓21%
      668 ↑10%
      Burglary
      1,008 ↓4%
      211 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      783 ↓9%
      247 ↑1%
      Drugs
      1,172 ↑46%
      198 ↑41%
      Public Order
      1,001 ↑4%
      142 ↓27%
      Robbery
      740 ↓11%
      116 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      1,330 ↑26%
      747 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      1,989 ↓10%
      89 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      772 ↓9%
      15 ↓12%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑30%
      20 ↑82%
      Other Crime
      137 ↓12%
      49 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Friern Barnet is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is De Beauvoir safer than Friern Barnet?

      De Beauvoir has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,880 crimes in the last 12 months. Friern Barnet has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,617 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in De Beauvoir vs Friern Barnet?

      De Beauvoir shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Friern Barnet shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in De Beauvoir and Friern Barnet?

      In De Beauvoir, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,207 incidents). In Friern Barnet, it is Violent Crime (976 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between De Beauvoir and Friern Barnet?

      De Beauvoir recorded 3,967 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Friern Barnet recorded 895. 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 De Beauvoir vs Friern Barnet?

      Violent crime in De Beauvoir totalled 4,207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 976 in Friern Barnet. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in De Beauvoir and Friern Barnet in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, De Beauvoir recorded 19,437 crimes (now 19,880, a change of +2.3%). Friern Barnet recorded 4,489 crimes previously (now 4,617, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in De Beauvoir and Friern Barnet?

      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. De Beauvoir has a resolution rate of 36% and Friern Barnet has 36.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers De Beauvoir and Friern Barnet?

      De Beauvoir falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Friern Barnet 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 De Beauvoir and Friern Barnet?

      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 De Beauvoir or Friern Barnet on a crime map?

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

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