Barkingside vs Kenley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barkingside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Kenley Metropolitan Police Service

      Barkingside vs Kenley Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barkingside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Kenley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barkingside
      B Kenley
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,129
      819
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,020
      905
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barkingside
      B Kenley
      Violent Crime
      1,462 ↑9%
      212 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,202 ↑9%
      157 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      328 ↓13%
      43 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      455 ↓19%
      74 ↑3%
      Burglary
      155 ↓43%
      50 ↑16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      262 ↑15%
      59 ↓24%
      Drugs
      131 ↓2%
      38 ↑58%
      Public Order
      231 ↑13%
      39 ↑5%
      Robbery
      143 ↑14%
      14 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      516 ↑25%
      112 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      132 ↓6%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓22%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑41%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓18%
      13 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kenley is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barkingside safer than Kenley?

      Barkingside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,129 crimes in the last 12 months. Kenley has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 819 crimes. Kenley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barkingside vs Kenley?

      Barkingside shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kenley shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barkingside and Kenley?

      In Barkingside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,462 incidents). In Kenley, it is Violent Crime (212 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barkingside and Kenley?

      Barkingside recorded 1,202 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kenley recorded 157. 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 Barkingside vs Kenley?

      Violent crime in Barkingside totalled 1,462 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 212 in Kenley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barkingside and Kenley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barkingside recorded 5,020 crimes (now 5,129, a change of +2.2%). Kenley recorded 905 crimes previously (now 819, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barkingside and Kenley?

      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. Barkingside has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Kenley has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barkingside and Kenley?

      Barkingside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kenley is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barkingside and Kenley?

      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 Barkingside or Kenley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barkingside and Kenley. 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.