Eltham Town and Avery Hill vs Kenton East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Eltham Town and Avery Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Kenton East Metropolitan Police Service

      Eltham Town and Avery Hill vs Kenton East Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Eltham Town and Avery Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,231 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kenton East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,898 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eltham Town and Avery Hill
      B Kenton East
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,231
      3,898
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,119
      4,291
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eltham Town and Avery Hill
      B Kenton East
      Violent Crime
      771 ↓4%
      1,032 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      599 ↑0%
      841 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      202 ↑0%
      265 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      265 ↓12%
      365 ↓15%
      Burglary
      105 ↓31%
      288 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      217 ↑3%
      189 ↑15%
      Drugs
      154 ↑23%
      119 ↓4%
      Public Order
      216 ↑13%
      170 ↑1%
      Robbery
      63 ↓31%
      109 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      498 ↑88%
      267 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      59 ↓31%
      168 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓32%
      17 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑44%
      18 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      42 ↓19%
      50 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eltham Town and Avery Hill safer than Kenton East?

      Eltham Town and Avery Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,231 crimes in the last 12 months. Kenton East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,898 crimes. Kenton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eltham Town and Avery Hill vs Kenton East?

      Eltham Town and Avery Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kenton East shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eltham Town and Avery Hill and Kenton East?

      In Eltham Town and Avery Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (771 incidents). In Kenton East, it is Violent Crime (1,032 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eltham Town and Avery Hill and Kenton East?

      Eltham Town and Avery Hill recorded 599 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kenton East recorded 841. 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 Eltham Town and Avery Hill vs Kenton East?

      Violent crime in Eltham Town and Avery Hill totalled 771 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,032 in Kenton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eltham Town and Avery Hill and Kenton East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eltham Town and Avery Hill recorded 3,119 crimes (now 3,231, a change of +3.6%). Kenton East recorded 4,291 crimes previously (now 3,898, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eltham Town and Avery Hill and Kenton East?

      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. Eltham Town and Avery Hill has a resolution rate of 27.9% and Kenton East has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eltham Town and Avery Hill and Kenton East?

      Eltham Town and Avery Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kenton East 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 Eltham Town and Avery Hill and Kenton East?

      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 Eltham Town and Avery Hill or Kenton East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eltham Town and Avery Hill and Kenton East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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