Kenley vs Sidcup
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kenley vs Sidcup Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kenley safer than Sidcup?
Kenley has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidcup has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,416 crimes. Kenley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Kenley vs Sidcup?
Kenley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidcup shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Kenley and Sidcup?
In Kenley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (212 incidents). In Sidcup, it is Violent Crime (660 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kenley and Sidcup?
Kenley recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidcup recorded 493. 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 Kenley vs Sidcup?
Violent crime in Kenley totalled 212 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 660 in Sidcup. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Kenley and Sidcup in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kenley recorded 905 crimes (now 819, a change of -9.5%). Sidcup recorded 2,410 crimes previously (now 2,416, +0.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kenley and Sidcup?
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. Kenley has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Sidcup has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kenley and Sidcup?
Kenley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sidcup 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 Kenley and Sidcup?
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 Kenley or Sidcup on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kenley and Sidcup. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.