Kennington vs Southfields

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
      Southfields Metropolitan Police Service

      Kennington vs Southfields 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
      Southfields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,211 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      37.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kennington
      B Southfields
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      23,972
      6,211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      23,174
      5,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      37.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kennington
      B Southfields
      Violent Crime
      4,845 ↑7%
      1,567 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,630 ↑8%
      1,466 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      2,183 ↓4%
      564 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      563 ↓3%
      716 ↑10%
      Burglary
      848 ↓11%
      260 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      861 ↑4%
      314 ↑1%
      Drugs
      885 ↑22%
      219 ↑30%
      Public Order
      1,100 ↑3%
      349 ↑9%
      Robbery
      1,059 ↓5%
      102 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      1,602 ↓25%
      309 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      4,609 ↑19%
      147 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      471 ↓8%
      85 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      121 ↑25%
      28 ↑4%
      Other Crime
      195 ↑27%
      85 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kennington 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 Southfields?

      Kennington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 23,972 crimes in the last 12 months. Southfields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,211 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kennington vs Southfields?

      Kennington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southfields shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kennington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,845 incidents). In Southfields, it is Violent Crime (1,567 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kennington recorded 4,630 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southfields recorded 1,466. 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 Southfields?

      Violent crime in Kennington totalled 4,845 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,567 in Southfields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kennington and Southfields 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%). Southfields recorded 5,947 crimes previously (now 6,211, +4.4%).

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

      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 Southfields has 37.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kennington and Southfields?

      Kennington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southfields 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 Southfields?

      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 Southfields on a crime map?

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