King's Cross vs West Barnes

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    King's Cross Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Barnes Metropolitan Police Service

      King's Cross vs West Barnes Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      King's Cross
      Metropolitan Police Service
      29,238 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Barnes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,619 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A King's Cross
      B West Barnes
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      29,238
      2,619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      32,124
      2,551
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.8%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A King's Cross
      B West Barnes
      Violent Crime
      4,994 ↓2%
      727 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,072 ↓11%
      608 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      4,842 ↓5%
      180 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      964 ↓25%
      198 ↓24%
      Burglary
      996 ↑0%
      112 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      949 ↓14%
      164 ↑1%
      Drugs
      1,295 ↑22%
      90 ↑58%
      Public Order
      1,611 ↓2%
      131 ↑7%
      Robbery
      893 ↓23%
      50 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      1,903 ↑5%
      200 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      4,787 ↓24%
      48 ↑4%
      Bicycle Theft
      657 ↑14%
      65 ↑35%
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↓8%
      17 ↑143%
      Other Crime
      172 ↓9%
      29 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A King's Cross is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is King's Cross safer than West Barnes?

      King's Cross has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 29,238 crimes in the last 12 months. West Barnes has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,619 crimes. King's Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in King's Cross vs West Barnes?

      King's Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Barnes shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in King's Cross and West Barnes?

      In King's Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,072 incidents). In West Barnes, it is Violent Crime (727 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between King's Cross and West Barnes?

      King's Cross recorded 5,072 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Barnes recorded 608. 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 King's Cross vs West Barnes?

      Violent crime in King's Cross totalled 4,994 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 727 in West Barnes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in King's Cross and West Barnes in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, King's Cross recorded 32,124 crimes (now 29,238, a change of -9%). West Barnes recorded 2,551 crimes previously (now 2,619, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in King's Cross and West Barnes?

      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. King's Cross has a resolution rate of 37.8% and West Barnes has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers King's Cross and West Barnes?

      King's Cross falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Barnes 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 King's Cross and West Barnes?

      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 King's Cross or West Barnes on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both King's Cross and West Barnes. 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.