Crofton Park vs Kenley

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

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

      Crofton Park vs Kenley Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Crofton Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,502 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      28.1% 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 Crofton Park
      B Kenley
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,502
      819
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,526
      905
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crofton Park
      B Kenley
      Violent Crime
      2,321 ↑13%
      212 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,467 ↑12%
      157 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      527 ↓16%
      43 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      529 ↓23%
      74 ↑3%
      Burglary
      313 ↓20%
      50 ↑16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      428 ↑6%
      59 ↓24%
      Drugs
      364 ↑21%
      38 ↑58%
      Public Order
      461 ↑10%
      39 ↑5%
      Robbery
      185 ↓19%
      14 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      455 ↓10%
      112 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      212 ↓41%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↓43%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      70 ↑56%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      92 ↑42%
      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 Crofton Park safer than Kenley?

      Crofton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,502 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 Crofton Park vs Kenley?

      Crofton Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Crofton Park and Kenley?

      In Crofton Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,321 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 Crofton Park and Kenley?

      Crofton Park recorded 1,467 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 Crofton Park vs Kenley?

      Violent crime in Crofton Park totalled 2,321 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 Crofton Park and Kenley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crofton Park recorded 7,526 crimes (now 7,502, a change of -0.3%). Kenley recorded 905 crimes previously (now 819, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crofton Park 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. Crofton Park has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Kenley has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crofton Park and Kenley?

      Crofton Park 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 Crofton Park 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 Crofton Park or Kenley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crofton Park 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.