Hillingdon West vs Kenton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hillingdon West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Kenton Metropolitan Police Service

      Hillingdon West vs Kenton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hillingdon West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,474 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kenton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,291 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hillingdon West
      B Kenton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,474
      3,291
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,429
      3,051
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hillingdon West
      B Kenton
      Violent Crime
      1,350 ↑8%
      1,045 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,415 ↑3%
      668 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      329 ↓13%
      250 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      359 ↓15%
      292 ↓12%
      Burglary
      151 ↓11%
      131 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      293 ↓31%
      157 ↑7%
      Drugs
      283 ↑78%
      184 ↑79%
      Public Order
      327 ↓2%
      149 ↑10%
      Robbery
      101 ↑10%
      88 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      531 ↑1%
      134 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      215 ↑3%
      130 ↑29%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑3%
      16 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑53%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑8%
      29 ↓37%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hillingdon West is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hillingdon West safer than Kenton?

      Hillingdon West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,474 crimes in the last 12 months. Kenton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 3,291 crimes. Hillingdon West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hillingdon West vs Kenton?

      Hillingdon West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kenton shows +7.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hillingdon West and Kenton?

      In Hillingdon West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,415 incidents). In Kenton, it is Violent Crime (1,045 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hillingdon West and Kenton?

      Hillingdon West recorded 1,415 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kenton recorded 668. 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 Hillingdon West vs Kenton?

      Violent crime in Hillingdon West totalled 1,350 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,045 in Kenton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hillingdon West and Kenton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hillingdon West recorded 5,429 crimes (now 5,474, a change of +0.8%). Kenton recorded 3,051 crimes previously (now 3,291, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hillingdon West and Kenton?

      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. Hillingdon West has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Kenton has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hillingdon West and Kenton?

      Hillingdon West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kenton 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 Hillingdon West and Kenton?

      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 Hillingdon West or Kenton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hillingdon West and Kenton. 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.