East Barnet vs Farnborough and Crofton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    East Barnet Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Farnborough and Crofton Metropolitan Police Service

      East Barnet vs Farnborough and Crofton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      East Barnet
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,546 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      33% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Farnborough and Crofton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,495 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      22.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Barnet
      B Farnborough and Crofton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,546
      1,495
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,439
      1,660
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Barnet
      B Farnborough and Crofton
      Violent Crime
      660 ↑23%
      498 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      538 ↓15%
      206 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      153 ↓6%
      83 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      347 ↓12%
      112 ↓24%
      Burglary
      223 ↑29%
      62 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      150 ↑9%
      161 ↑42%
      Drugs
      96 ↑30%
      42 ↑0%
      Public Order
      121 ↑12%
      117 ↑1%
      Robbery
      43 ↑26%
      25 ↑92%
      Shoplifting
      125 ↑30%
      138 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓16%
      20 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓50%
      7 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑50%
      20 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Farnborough and Crofton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Barnet safer than Farnborough and Crofton?

      East Barnet has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,546 crimes in the last 12 months. Farnborough and Crofton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,495 crimes. Farnborough and Crofton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Barnet vs Farnborough and Crofton?

      East Barnet shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Farnborough and Crofton shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Barnet and Farnborough and Crofton?

      In East Barnet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (660 incidents). In Farnborough and Crofton, it is Violent Crime (498 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Barnet and Farnborough and Crofton?

      East Barnet recorded 538 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farnborough and Crofton recorded 206. 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 East Barnet vs Farnborough and Crofton?

      Violent crime in East Barnet totalled 660 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 498 in Farnborough and Crofton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Barnet and Farnborough and Crofton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Barnet recorded 2,439 crimes (now 2,546, a change of +4.4%). Farnborough and Crofton recorded 1,660 crimes previously (now 1,495, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Barnet and Farnborough and Crofton?

      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. East Barnet has a resolution rate of 33% and Farnborough and Crofton has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Barnet and Farnborough and Crofton?

      East Barnet falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Farnborough and Crofton 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 East Barnet and Farnborough and Crofton?

      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 East Barnet or Farnborough and Crofton on a crime map?

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

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