The Wrythe vs West Barnes

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    The Wrythe Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Barnes Metropolitan Police Service

      The Wrythe vs West Barnes Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      The Wrythe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,343 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      27.5% 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 The Wrythe
      B West Barnes
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,343
      2,619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,036
      2,551
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.6%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Wrythe
      B West Barnes
      Violent Crime
      1,436 ↑5%
      727 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      774 ↓4%
      608 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      222 ↑7%
      180 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      332 ↓8%
      198 ↓24%
      Burglary
      199 ↑12%
      112 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↑0%
      164 ↑1%
      Drugs
      171 ↑31%
      90 ↑58%
      Public Order
      291 ↑2%
      131 ↑7%
      Robbery
      50 ↓35%
      50 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      418 ↑120%
      200 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↓15%
      48 ↑4%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓30%
      65 ↑35%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑88%
      17 ↑143%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑25%
      29 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Barnes is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Wrythe safer than West Barnes?

      The Wrythe has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,343 crimes in the last 12 months. West Barnes has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,619 crimes. West Barnes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in The Wrythe vs West Barnes?

      The Wrythe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 The Wrythe and West Barnes?

      In The Wrythe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,436 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 The Wrythe and West Barnes?

      The Wrythe recorded 774 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 The Wrythe vs West Barnes?

      Violent crime in The Wrythe totalled 1,436 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 The Wrythe and West Barnes in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Wrythe recorded 4,036 crimes (now 4,343, a change of +7.6%). West Barnes recorded 2,551 crimes previously (now 2,619, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Wrythe 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. The Wrythe has a resolution rate of 27.5% and West Barnes has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Wrythe and West Barnes?

      The Wrythe 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 The Wrythe 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 The Wrythe or West Barnes on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Wrythe 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.