Kennington vs Penge and Cator

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
      Penge and Cator Metropolitan Police Service

      Kennington vs Penge and Cator 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
      Penge and Cator
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,537 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kennington
      B Penge and Cator
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      23,972
      6,537
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      23,174
      6,369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kennington
      B Penge and Cator
      Violent Crime
      4,845 ↑7%
      1,565 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,630 ↑8%
      1,365 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      2,183 ↓4%
      440 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      563 ↓3%
      691 ↓12%
      Burglary
      848 ↓11%
      290 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      861 ↑4%
      381 ↑8%
      Drugs
      885 ↑22%
      286 ↑42%
      Public Order
      1,100 ↑3%
      362 ↑8%
      Robbery
      1,059 ↓5%
      161 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      1,602 ↓25%
      687 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      4,609 ↑19%
      153 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      471 ↓8%
      38 ↓37%
      Possession of Weapons
      121 ↑25%
      32 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      195 ↑27%
      86 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kennington safer than Penge and Cator?

      Kennington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 23,972 crimes in the last 12 months. Penge and Cator has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,537 crimes. Kennington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kennington vs Penge and Cator?

      Kennington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penge and Cator shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kennington and Penge and Cator?

      In Kennington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,845 incidents). In Penge and Cator, it is Violent Crime (1,565 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kennington and Penge and Cator?

      Kennington recorded 4,630 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penge and Cator recorded 1,365. 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 Penge and Cator?

      Violent crime in Kennington totalled 4,845 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,565 in Penge and Cator. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kennington and Penge and Cator 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%). Penge and Cator recorded 6,369 crimes previously (now 6,537, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kennington and Penge and Cator?

      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 Penge and Cator has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kennington and Penge and Cator?

      Kennington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Penge and Cator 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 Penge and Cator?

      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 Penge and Cator on a crime map?

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

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