Farnborough and Crofton vs High Barnet

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Farnborough and Crofton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      High Barnet Metropolitan Police Service

      Farnborough and Crofton vs High Barnet Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Farnborough and Crofton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,495 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      High Barnet
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,806 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnborough and Crofton
      B High Barnet
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,495
      1,806
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,660
      1,621
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnborough and Crofton
      B High Barnet
      Violent Crime
      498 ↑14%
      428 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↓10%
      429 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      83 ↓15%
      108 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      112 ↓24%
      117 ↑0%
      Burglary
      62 ↓19%
      93 ↑41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      161 ↑42%
      80 ↓20%
      Drugs
      42 ↑0%
      58 ↑107%
      Public Order
      117 ↑1%
      121 ↑49%
      Robbery
      25 ↑92%
      37 ↑61%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓59%
      267 ↑126%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓13%
      39 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑18%
      19 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Farnborough and Crofton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnborough and Crofton safer than High Barnet?

      Farnborough and Crofton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,495 crimes in the last 12 months. High Barnet has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,806 crimes. Farnborough and Crofton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Farnborough and Crofton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. High Barnet shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Farnborough and Crofton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (498 incidents). In High Barnet, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (429 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Farnborough and Crofton recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while High Barnet recorded 429. 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 Farnborough and Crofton vs High Barnet?

      Violent crime in Farnborough and Crofton totalled 498 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 428 in High Barnet. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnborough and Crofton recorded 1,660 crimes (now 1,495, a change of -9.9%). High Barnet recorded 1,621 crimes previously (now 1,806, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnborough and Crofton and High 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. Farnborough and Crofton has a resolution rate of 22.9% and High Barnet has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnborough and Crofton and High Barnet?

      Farnborough and Crofton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. High 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 Farnborough and Crofton and High 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 Farnborough and Crofton or High Barnet on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farnborough and Crofton and High 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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