East Barnet vs Welsh Harp

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
      6/100
      Welsh Harp Metropolitan Police Service

      East Barnet vs Welsh Harp 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Welsh Harp
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,301 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      24.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Barnet
      B Welsh Harp
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,546
      5,301
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,439
      4,866
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33%
      24.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Barnet
      B Welsh Harp
      Violent Crime
      660 ↑23%
      1,379 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      538 ↓15%
      1,181 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      153 ↓6%
      371 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      347 ↓12%
      387 ↓13%
      Burglary
      223 ↑29%
      261 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      150 ↑9%
      245 ↑20%
      Drugs
      96 ↑30%
      446 ↑57%
      Public Order
      121 ↑12%
      278 ↑2%
      Robbery
      43 ↑26%
      157 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      125 ↑30%
      229 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓16%
      257 ↑16%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓50%
      17 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      30 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑50%
      63 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Barnet is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Barnet safer than Welsh Harp?

      East Barnet has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,546 crimes in the last 12 months. Welsh Harp has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,301 crimes. East Barnet scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Barnet vs Welsh Harp?

      East Barnet shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Welsh Harp shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Barnet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (660 incidents). In Welsh Harp, it is Violent Crime (1,379 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Barnet recorded 538 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welsh Harp recorded 1,181. 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 Welsh Harp?

      Violent crime in East Barnet totalled 660 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,379 in Welsh Harp. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Barnet and Welsh Harp 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%). Welsh Harp recorded 4,866 crimes previously (now 5,301, +8.9%).

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

      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 Welsh Harp has 24.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Barnet and Welsh Harp?

      East Barnet falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Welsh Harp 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 Welsh Harp?

      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 Welsh Harp on a crime map?

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

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