St James vs West Barnes
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
St James vs West Barnes Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James safer than West Barnes?
St James has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,951 crimes in the last 12 months. West Barnes has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,619 crimes. St James scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in St James vs West Barnes?
St James shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — 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 St James and West Barnes?
In St James, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,548 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 St James and West Barnes?
St James recorded 1,435 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 St James vs West Barnes?
Violent crime in St James totalled 1,548 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 St James and West Barnes in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St James recorded 7,369 crimes (now 6,951, a change of -5.7%). West Barnes recorded 2,551 crimes previously (now 2,619, +2.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in St James 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. St James has a resolution rate of 30.2% and West Barnes has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers St James and West Barnes?
St James 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 St James 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 St James or West Barnes on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St James and West Barnes. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.