East Barnet vs Tolworth

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
      3/100
      Tolworth Metropolitan Police Service

      East Barnet vs Tolworth 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tolworth
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,120 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.1% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Barnet
      B Tolworth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,546
      3,120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,439
      2,436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↑28.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Barnet
      B Tolworth
      Violent Crime
      660 ↑23%
      911 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      538 ↓15%
      698 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      153 ↓6%
      162 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      347 ↓12%
      374 ↑91%
      Burglary
      223 ↑29%
      167 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      150 ↑9%
      235 ↑3%
      Drugs
      96 ↑30%
      143 ↑155%
      Public Order
      121 ↑12%
      161 ↑3%
      Robbery
      43 ↑26%
      40 ↑43%
      Shoplifting
      125 ↑30%
      104 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓16%
      37 ↑54%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓50%
      29 ↑26%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      18 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑50%
      41 ↑78%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Barnet is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Barnet safer than Tolworth?

      East Barnet has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,546 crimes in the last 12 months. Tolworth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,120 crimes. East Barnet scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Barnet vs Tolworth?

      East Barnet shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tolworth shows +28.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Barnet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (660 incidents). In Tolworth, it is Violent Crime (911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Barnet recorded 538 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tolworth recorded 698. 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 Tolworth?

      Violent crime in East Barnet totalled 660 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 911 in Tolworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Barnet and Tolworth 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%). Tolworth recorded 2,436 crimes previously (now 3,120, +28.1%).

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

      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 Tolworth has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Barnet and Tolworth?

      East Barnet falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tolworth 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 Tolworth?

      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 Tolworth on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.