Hempstead and Wigmore vs Kennington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hempstead and Wigmore vs Kennington 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 Hempstead and Wigmore safer than Kennington?
Hempstead and Wigmore has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 479 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 Hempstead and Wigmore vs Kennington?
Hempstead and Wigmore shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Hempstead and Wigmore and Kennington?
In Hempstead and Wigmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (158 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 Hempstead and Wigmore and Kennington?
Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 110 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 Hempstead and Wigmore vs Kennington?
Violent crime in Hempstead and Wigmore totalled 158 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 Hempstead and Wigmore and Kennington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 457 crimes (now 479, a change of +4.8%). Kennington recorded 78 crimes previously (now 210, +169.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hempstead and Wigmore 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. Hempstead and Wigmore has a resolution rate of 44.4% and Kennington has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hempstead and Wigmore and Kennington?
Hempstead and Wigmore 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 Hempstead and Wigmore 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 Hempstead and Wigmore or Kennington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hempstead and Wigmore and Kennington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.