Kennington vs Sir Moses Montefiore

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Kennington Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Sir Moses Montefiore Kent Police

      Kennington vs Sir Moses Montefiore Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Kennington
      Kent Police
      210 crimes / 12m
      ↑169.2% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Sir Moses Montefiore
      Kent Police
      809 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.5% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kennington
      B Sir Moses Montefiore
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      210
      809
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      78
      388
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑169.2%
      ↑108.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.7%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kennington
      B Sir Moses Montefiore
      Violent Crime
      74 ↑118%
      338 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑223%
      125 ↑257%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑14%
      62 ↑130%
      Vehicle Crime
      11
      38 ↑46%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      22 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑633%
      87 ↑112%
      Drugs
      5 ↑400%
      32 ↑357%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      25 ↑19%
      Robbery
      0
      7
      Shoplifting
      9
      26 ↑189%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑600%
      32 ↑191%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kennington is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kennington safer than Sir Moses Montefiore?

      Kennington has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 210 crimes in the last 12 months. Sir Moses Montefiore has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 809 crimes. Kennington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kennington vs Sir Moses Montefiore?

      Kennington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +169.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sir Moses Montefiore shows +108.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kennington and Sir Moses Montefiore?

      In Kennington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Sir Moses Montefiore, it is Violent Crime (338 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kennington and Sir Moses Montefiore?

      Kennington recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sir Moses Montefiore recorded 125. 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 Sir Moses Montefiore?

      Violent crime in Kennington totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 338 in Sir Moses Montefiore. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kennington and Sir Moses Montefiore 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%). Sir Moses Montefiore recorded 388 crimes previously (now 809, +108.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kennington and Sir Moses Montefiore?

      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 Sir Moses Montefiore has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kennington and Sir Moses Montefiore?

      Kennington falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sir Moses Montefiore 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 Sir Moses Montefiore?

      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 Sir Moses Montefiore on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kennington and Sir Moses Montefiore. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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