Mortlake and Barnes Common vs Whetstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Mortlake and Barnes Common Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Whetstone Metropolitan Police Service

      Mortlake and Barnes Common vs Whetstone Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Mortlake and Barnes Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,940 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      39.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Whetstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,020 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mortlake and Barnes Common
      B Whetstone
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,940
      3,020
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,071
      3,037
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.1%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mortlake and Barnes Common
      B Whetstone
      Violent Crime
      665 ↑12%
      698 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      582 ↓5%
      643 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      227 ↓3%
      215 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      481 ↑0%
      435 ↓1%
      Burglary
      193 ↓8%
      231 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      159 ↓19%
      175 ↑25%
      Drugs
      144 ↓18%
      129 ↑61%
      Public Order
      160 ↑5%
      133 ↑5%
      Robbery
      45 ↑2%
      45 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      133 ↓30%
      191 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      42 ↓30%
      73 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      72 ↓29%
      11 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑43%
      32 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mortlake and Barnes Common is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mortlake and Barnes Common safer than Whetstone?

      Mortlake and Barnes Common has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,940 crimes in the last 12 months. Whetstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,020 crimes. Mortlake and Barnes Common scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mortlake and Barnes Common vs Whetstone?

      Mortlake and Barnes Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whetstone shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mortlake and Barnes Common and Whetstone?

      In Mortlake and Barnes Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (665 incidents). In Whetstone, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mortlake and Barnes Common and Whetstone?

      Mortlake and Barnes Common recorded 582 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whetstone recorded 643. 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 Mortlake and Barnes Common vs Whetstone?

      Violent crime in Mortlake and Barnes Common totalled 665 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Whetstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mortlake and Barnes Common and Whetstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mortlake and Barnes Common recorded 3,071 crimes (now 2,940, a change of -4.3%). Whetstone recorded 3,037 crimes previously (now 3,020, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mortlake and Barnes Common and Whetstone?

      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. Mortlake and Barnes Common has a resolution rate of 39.1% and Whetstone has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mortlake and Barnes Common and Whetstone?

      Mortlake and Barnes Common falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whetstone 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 Mortlake and Barnes Common and Whetstone?

      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 Mortlake and Barnes Common or Whetstone on a crime map?

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

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