Havering-atte-Bower vs Kennington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Havering-atte-Bower Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Kennington Metropolitan Police Service

      Havering-atte-Bower vs Kennington Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Havering-atte-Bower
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,300 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Kennington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      23,972 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      38.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Havering-atte-Bower
      B Kennington
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,300
      23,972
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,256
      23,174
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.5%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Havering-atte-Bower
      B Kennington
      Violent Crime
      367 ↑3%
      4,845 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      281 ↓7%
      4,630 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      59 ↓19%
      2,183 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      115 ↓18%
      563 ↓3%
      Burglary
      66 ↓3%
      848 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↓8%
      861 ↑4%
      Drugs
      74 ↑90%
      885 ↑22%
      Public Order
      44 ↓21%
      1,100 ↑3%
      Robbery
      30 ↑20%
      1,059 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      134 ↑109%
      1,602 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      4,609 ↑19%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      471 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑100%
      121 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑22%
      195 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kennington 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 Havering-atte-Bower safer than Kennington?

      Havering-atte-Bower has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,300 crimes in the last 12 months. Kennington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 23,972 crimes. Kennington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Havering-atte-Bower vs Kennington?

      Havering-atte-Bower shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kennington shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Havering-atte-Bower and Kennington?

      In Havering-atte-Bower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Kennington, it is Violent Crime (4,845 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Havering-atte-Bower and Kennington?

      Havering-atte-Bower recorded 281 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kennington recorded 4,630. 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 Havering-atte-Bower vs Kennington?

      Violent crime in Havering-atte-Bower totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,845 in Kennington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Havering-atte-Bower and Kennington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Havering-atte-Bower recorded 1,256 crimes (now 1,300, a change of +3.5%). Kennington recorded 23,174 crimes previously (now 23,972, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Havering-atte-Bower and Kennington?

      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. Havering-atte-Bower has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Kennington has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Havering-atte-Bower and Kennington?

      Havering-atte-Bower falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kennington 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 Havering-atte-Bower and Kennington?

      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 Havering-atte-Bower or Kennington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Havering-atte-Bower and Kennington. 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.