Caledonian vs West Kensington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Caledonian Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Kensington Metropolitan Police Service

      Caledonian vs West Kensington Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Caledonian
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,090 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Kensington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,871 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caledonian
      B West Kensington
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      26,090
      16,871
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      28,674
      16,199
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caledonian
      B West Kensington
      Violent Crime
      4,868 ↓5%
      4,047 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,952 ↓11%
      3,970 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      3,575 ↓5%
      1,602 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,175 ↓15%
      1,010 ↓17%
      Burglary
      902 ↓7%
      798 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      968 ↓14%
      745 ↑1%
      Drugs
      1,333 ↑25%
      780 ↑39%
      Public Order
      1,427 ↓7%
      1,063 ↑5%
      Robbery
      865 ↓15%
      323 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      2,005 ↑0%
      1,421 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      3,138 ↓25%
      547 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      586 ↑3%
      355 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      99 ↓17%
      71 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      197 ↓15%
      139 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Caledonian is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caledonian safer than West Kensington?

      Caledonian has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 26,090 crimes in the last 12 months. West Kensington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 16,871 crimes. Caledonian scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caledonian vs West Kensington?

      Caledonian shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Kensington shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Caledonian and West Kensington?

      In Caledonian, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,952 incidents). In West Kensington, it is Violent Crime (4,047 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Caledonian and West Kensington?

      Caledonian recorded 4,952 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Kensington recorded 3,970. 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 Caledonian vs West Kensington?

      Violent crime in Caledonian totalled 4,868 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,047 in West Kensington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Caledonian and West Kensington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caledonian recorded 28,674 crimes (now 26,090, a change of -9%). West Kensington recorded 16,199 crimes previously (now 16,871, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Caledonian and West Kensington?

      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. Caledonian has a resolution rate of 35.3% and West Kensington has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Caledonian and West Kensington?

      Caledonian falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Kensington 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 Caledonian and West Kensington?

      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 Caledonian or West Kensington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Caledonian and West Kensington. 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.