Friern Barnet vs Hoxton West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Friern Barnet Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Hoxton West Metropolitan Police Service

      Friern Barnet vs Hoxton West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Friern Barnet
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,617 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      36.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,814 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      39.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Friern Barnet
      B Hoxton West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,617
      26,814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,489
      27,647
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.5%
      39.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Friern Barnet
      B Hoxton West
      Violent Crime
      976 ↑6%
      4,952 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      895 ↑4%
      4,609 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      244 ↓17%
      3,268 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      668 ↑10%
      930 ↓20%
      Burglary
      211 ↓26%
      1,213 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      247 ↑1%
      905 ↓15%
      Drugs
      198 ↑41%
      1,707 ↑56%
      Public Order
      142 ↓27%
      1,254 ↓2%
      Robbery
      116 ↑38%
      903 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      747 ↑7%
      2,340 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      89 ↑11%
      3,500 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓12%
      933 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑82%
      133 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑9%
      167 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hoxton West is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Friern Barnet safer than Hoxton West?

      Friern Barnet has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,617 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoxton West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 26,814 crimes. Hoxton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Friern Barnet vs Hoxton West?

      Friern Barnet shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hoxton West shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Friern Barnet and Hoxton West?

      In Friern Barnet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (976 incidents). In Hoxton West, it is Violent Crime (4,952 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Friern Barnet and Hoxton West?

      Friern Barnet recorded 895 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoxton West recorded 4,609. 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 Friern Barnet vs Hoxton West?

      Violent crime in Friern Barnet totalled 976 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,952 in Hoxton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Friern Barnet and Hoxton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Friern Barnet recorded 4,489 crimes (now 4,617, a change of +2.9%). Hoxton West recorded 27,647 crimes previously (now 26,814, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Friern Barnet and Hoxton West?

      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. Friern Barnet has a resolution rate of 36.5% and Hoxton West has 39.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Friern Barnet and Hoxton West?

      Friern Barnet falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoxton West 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 Friern Barnet and Hoxton West?

      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 Friern Barnet or Hoxton West on a crime map?

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

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