Boxley Downs vs Kennington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Boxley Downs vs Kennington Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boxley Downs safer than Kennington?
Boxley Downs has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 466 crimes in the last 12 months. Kennington has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 210 crimes. Kennington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Boxley Downs vs Kennington?
Boxley Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kennington shows +169.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Boxley Downs and Kennington?
In Boxley Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Kennington, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boxley Downs and Kennington?
Boxley Downs recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kennington recorded 42. 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 Boxley Downs vs Kennington?
Violent crime in Boxley Downs totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Kennington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Boxley Downs and Kennington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boxley Downs recorded 588 crimes (now 466, a change of -20.8%). Kennington recorded 78 crimes previously (now 210, +169.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boxley Downs and Kennington?
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. Boxley Downs has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Kennington has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Boxley Downs and Kennington?
Boxley Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Kennington is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Boxley Downs and Kennington?
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 Boxley Downs or Kennington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boxley Downs and Kennington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.