Kennington vs Leytonstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Kennington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Leytonstone Metropolitan Police Service

      Kennington vs Leytonstone Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Kennington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      23,972 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Leytonstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,802 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kennington
      B Leytonstone
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      23,972
      8,802
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      23,174
      8,508
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↑3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kennington
      B Leytonstone
      Violent Crime
      4,845 ↑7%
      2,010 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,630 ↑8%
      1,975 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      2,183 ↓4%
      688 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      563 ↓3%
      675 ↓12%
      Burglary
      848 ↓11%
      361 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      861 ↑4%
      435 ↓5%
      Drugs
      885 ↑22%
      431 ↑35%
      Public Order
      1,100 ↑3%
      458 ↑16%
      Robbery
      1,059 ↓5%
      262 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      1,602 ↓25%
      905 ↑107%
      Theft from Person
      4,609 ↑19%
      391 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      471 ↓8%
      95 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      121 ↑25%
      37 ↓5%
      Other Crime
      195 ↑27%
      79 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Kennington safer than Leytonstone?

      Kennington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 23,972 crimes in the last 12 months. Leytonstone has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,802 crimes. Kennington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kennington vs Leytonstone?

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

      What types of crime are most common in Kennington and Leytonstone?

      In Kennington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,845 incidents). In Leytonstone, it is Violent Crime (2,010 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kennington and Leytonstone?

      Kennington recorded 4,630 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leytonstone recorded 1,975. 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 Kennington vs Leytonstone?

      Violent crime in Kennington totalled 4,845 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,010 in Leytonstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kennington and Leytonstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kennington recorded 23,174 crimes (now 23,972, a change of +3.4%). Leytonstone recorded 8,508 crimes previously (now 8,802, +3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kennington and Leytonstone?

      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. Kennington has a resolution rate of 38.3% and Leytonstone has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kennington and Leytonstone?

      Kennington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Leytonstone 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 Kennington and Leytonstone?

      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 Kennington or Leytonstone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kennington and Leytonstone. 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.