Charlton Hornfair vs Old Kent Road

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Charlton Hornfair Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Old Kent Road Metropolitan Police Service

      Charlton Hornfair vs Old Kent Road Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Charlton Hornfair
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,273 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Kent Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,686 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Charlton Hornfair
      B Old Kent Road
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,273
      14,686
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,127
      14,696
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Charlton Hornfair
      B Old Kent Road
      Violent Crime
      1,654 ↑6%
      3,657 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      995 ↑16%
      3,401 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      391 ↓5%
      1,148 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      416 ↓18%
      879 ↓3%
      Burglary
      232 ↑15%
      786 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↓17%
      681 ↓2%
      Drugs
      237 ↑48%
      756 ↑23%
      Public Order
      382 ↑9%
      703 ↑11%
      Robbery
      105 ↓8%
      540 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      358 ↑1%
      509 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      111 ↓12%
      1,038 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓52%
      308 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑68%
      124 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      54 ↓19%
      156 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Old Kent Road is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Charlton Hornfair safer than Old Kent Road?

      Charlton Hornfair has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,273 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 14,686 crimes. Old Kent Road scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Charlton Hornfair vs Old Kent Road?

      Charlton Hornfair shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Kent Road shows -0.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Charlton Hornfair and Old Kent Road?

      In Charlton Hornfair, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,654 incidents). In Old Kent Road, it is Violent Crime (3,657 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Charlton Hornfair and Old Kent Road?

      Charlton Hornfair recorded 995 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Kent Road recorded 3,401. 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 Charlton Hornfair vs Old Kent Road?

      Violent crime in Charlton Hornfair totalled 1,654 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,657 in Old Kent Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Charlton Hornfair and Old Kent Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charlton Hornfair recorded 5,127 crimes (now 5,273, a change of +2.9%). Old Kent Road recorded 14,696 crimes previously (now 14,686, -0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charlton Hornfair and Old Kent Road?

      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. Charlton Hornfair has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Old Kent Road has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Charlton Hornfair and Old Kent Road?

      Charlton Hornfair falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Old Kent Road 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 Charlton Hornfair and Old Kent Road?

      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 Charlton Hornfair or Old Kent Road on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Charlton Hornfair and Old Kent Road. 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.