Kennington vs Newington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Kennington Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Newington Kent Police

      Kennington vs Newington Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Kennington
      Kent Police
      210 crimes / 12m
      ↑169.2% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Newington
      Kent Police
      1,182 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.5% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kennington
      B Newington
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      210
      1,182
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      78
      824
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑169.2%
      ↑43.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.7%
      24.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kennington
      B Newington
      Violent Crime
      74 ↑118%
      616 ↑58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑223%
      128 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑14%
      72 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      11
      45 ↑67%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      16 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑633%
      102 ↑42%
      Drugs
      5 ↑400%
      57 ↑111%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      53 ↑23%
      Robbery
      0
      8 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      9
      25 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      15 ↑15%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑600%
      37 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kennington is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kennington safer than Newington?

      Kennington has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 210 crimes in the last 12 months. Newington has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,182 crimes. Kennington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kennington vs Newington?

      Kennington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +169.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newington shows +43.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kennington and Newington?

      In Kennington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Newington, it is Violent Crime (616 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kennington and Newington?

      Kennington recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newington recorded 128. 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 Kennington vs Newington?

      Violent crime in Kennington totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 616 in Newington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kennington and Newington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kennington recorded 78 crimes (now 210, a change of +169.2%). Newington recorded 824 crimes previously (now 1,182, +43.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kennington and Newington?

      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. Kennington has a resolution rate of 36.7% and Newington has 24.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kennington and Newington?

      Kennington falls within the Kent Police boundary. Newington 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 Kennington and Newington?

      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 Kennington or Newington on a crime map?

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