Belmont vs Kenton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Belmont Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Kenton Metropolitan Police Service

      Belmont vs Kenton Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Belmont
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,182 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kenton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,291 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belmont
      B Kenton
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,182
      3,291
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,820
      3,051
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.8%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belmont
      B Kenton
      Violent Crime
      865 ↑10%
      1,045 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      702 ↑7%
      668 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      208 ↑18%
      250 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      362 ↑2%
      292 ↓12%
      Burglary
      267 ↑48%
      131 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↑16%
      157 ↑7%
      Drugs
      161 ↑33%
      184 ↑79%
      Public Order
      132 ↑1%
      149 ↑10%
      Robbery
      49 ↑0%
      88 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↑16%
      134 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      103 ↑43%
      130 ↑29%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓41%
      16 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑18%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑25%
      29 ↓37%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kenton is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belmont safer than Kenton?

      Belmont has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,182 crimes in the last 12 months. Kenton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 3,291 crimes. Kenton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belmont vs Kenton?

      Belmont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kenton shows +7.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belmont and Kenton?

      In Belmont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (865 incidents). In Kenton, it is Violent Crime (1,045 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belmont and Kenton?

      Belmont recorded 702 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kenton recorded 668. 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 Belmont vs Kenton?

      Violent crime in Belmont totalled 865 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,045 in Kenton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belmont and Kenton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belmont recorded 2,820 crimes (now 3,182, a change of +12.8%). Kenton recorded 3,051 crimes previously (now 3,291, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belmont and Kenton?

      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. Belmont has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Kenton has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belmont and Kenton?

      Belmont falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kenton 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 Belmont and Kenton?

      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 Belmont or Kenton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belmont and Kenton. 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.