High Barnet vs South Richmond

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    High Barnet Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      South Richmond Metropolitan Police Service

      High Barnet vs South Richmond Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      High Barnet
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,806 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,933 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A High Barnet
      B South Richmond
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,806
      2,933
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,621
      3,165
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↓7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.8%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A High Barnet
      B South Richmond
      Violent Crime
      428 ↓4%
      571 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      429 ↓2%
      694 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓17%
      237 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↑0%
      293 ↓11%
      Burglary
      93 ↑41%
      161 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓20%
      152 ↓18%
      Drugs
      58 ↑107%
      60 ↓26%
      Public Order
      121 ↑49%
      158 ↓14%
      Robbery
      37 ↑61%
      71 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      267 ↑126%
      332 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↓11%
      89 ↓26%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      75 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      17 ↑325%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓17%
      23 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is High Barnet safer than South Richmond?

      High Barnet has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,806 crimes in the last 12 months. South Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,933 crimes. South Richmond scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in High Barnet vs South Richmond?

      High Barnet shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Richmond shows -7.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in High Barnet and South Richmond?

      In High Barnet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (429 incidents). In South Richmond, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (694 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between High Barnet and South Richmond?

      High Barnet recorded 429 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Richmond recorded 694. 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 High Barnet vs South Richmond?

      Violent crime in High Barnet totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 571 in South Richmond. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in High Barnet and South Richmond in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, High Barnet recorded 1,621 crimes (now 1,806, a change of +11.4%). South Richmond recorded 3,165 crimes previously (now 2,933, -7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in High Barnet and South Richmond?

      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. High Barnet has a resolution rate of 26.8% and South Richmond has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers High Barnet and South Richmond?

      High Barnet falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Richmond 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 High Barnet and South Richmond?

      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 High Barnet or South Richmond on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both High Barnet and South Richmond. 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.