Is Barton Safe?
Crime statistics for Barton. Based on official UK Police data, updated June 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 579 total crimes recorded in Barton
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Barton — last 12 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Barton
Safest Areas Near Barton
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Barton by safety score
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Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barton safe?
Barton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 35/100, rated Below Average. A total of 579 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 32.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Barton are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Barton in the last 12 months?
579 crimes were recorded in Barton in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 32.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (853 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 244 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Barton?
The most common crime in Barton is Violent Crime, with 244 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 42.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Barton increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Barton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 32.1% — from 853 crimes in the previous 12 months to 579 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Barton?
Barton has a safety score of 35 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Barton compare to the Humberside Police average?
Barton has a safety score of 35/100, while the Humberside Police force area average is 23/100. Barton is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Barton?
31.7% of crimes recorded in Barton resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Humberside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Barton?
244 violent crimes were recorded in Barton in the last 12 months — representing 42.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 53 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Barton last updated?
The crime data for Barton was last updated in June 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Barton with other areas?
You can compare Barton with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.