Heron vs Kennington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Heron Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Kennington Kent Police

      Heron vs Kennington Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Heron
      Kent Police
      2,093 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Kennington
      Kent Police
      210 crimes / 12m
      ↑169.2% trend
      36.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heron
      B Kennington
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,093
      210
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,783
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.4%
      ↑169.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heron
      B Kennington
      Violent Crime
      708 ↑12%
      74 ↑118%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      430 ↑76%
      42 ↑223%
      Other Theft
      101 ↑17%
      16 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓25%
      11
      Burglary
      49 ↑44%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↑39%
      22 ↑633%
      Drugs
      82 ↑14%
      5 ↑400%
      Public Order
      61 ↓34%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      24 ↑60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      305 ↓1%
      9
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓19%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑45%
      14 ↑600%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kennington is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heron safer than Kennington?

      Heron has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,093 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 Heron vs Kennington?

      Heron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — 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 Heron and Kennington?

      In Heron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (708 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 Heron and Kennington?

      Heron recorded 430 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 Heron vs Kennington?

      Violent crime in Heron totalled 708 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 Heron and Kennington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heron recorded 1,783 crimes (now 2,093, a change of +17.4%). Kennington recorded 78 crimes previously (now 210, +169.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heron 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. Heron has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Kennington has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heron and Kennington?

      Heron 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 Heron 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 Heron or Kennington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heron and Kennington. 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.