Kennington vs Nunhead and Queen's Road

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
      8/100
      Nunhead and Queen's Road Metropolitan Police Service

      Kennington vs Nunhead and Queen's Road 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,302 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      33.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kennington
      B Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      23,972
      11,302
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      23,174
      11,153
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      33.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kennington
      B Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Violent Crime
      4,845 ↑7%
      2,777 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,630 ↑8%
      2,627 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      2,183 ↓4%
      873 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      563 ↓3%
      733 ↑1%
      Burglary
      848 ↓11%
      639 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      861 ↑4%
      562 ↑2%
      Drugs
      885 ↑22%
      532 ↑43%
      Public Order
      1,100 ↑3%
      521 ↑2%
      Robbery
      1,059 ↓5%
      385 ↑12%
      Shoplifting
      1,602 ↓25%
      559 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      4,609 ↑19%
      637 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      471 ↓8%
      237 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      121 ↑25%
      103 ↑102%
      Other Crime
      195 ↑27%
      117 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nunhead and Queen's Road is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kennington safer than Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Kennington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 23,972 crimes in the last 12 months. Nunhead and Queen's Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,302 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kennington vs Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Kennington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Nunhead and Queen's Road shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kennington and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      In Kennington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,845 incidents). In Nunhead and Queen's Road, it is Violent Crime (2,777 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kennington and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Kennington recorded 4,630 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nunhead and Queen's Road recorded 2,627. 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 Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Violent crime in Kennington totalled 4,845 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,777 in Nunhead and Queen's Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kennington and Nunhead and Queen's Road 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%). Nunhead and Queen's Road recorded 11,153 crimes previously (now 11,302, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kennington and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      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 Nunhead and Queen's Road has 33.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kennington and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Kennington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Nunhead and Queen's Road 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 Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      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 Nunhead and Queen's Road on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kennington and Nunhead and Queen's Road. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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