Kenton East vs Upper Edmonton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Kenton East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Upper Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service

      Kenton East vs Upper Edmonton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kenton East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,898 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Upper Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,569 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kenton East
      B Upper Edmonton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,898
      11,569
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,291
      11,887
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.2%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kenton East
      B Upper Edmonton
      Violent Crime
      1,032 ↑12%
      3,049 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      841 ↓23%
      2,749 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      265 ↓15%
      776 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      365 ↓15%
      935 ↓21%
      Burglary
      288 ↑38%
      437 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      189 ↑15%
      601 ↑3%
      Drugs
      119 ↓4%
      951 ↑24%
      Public Order
      170 ↑1%
      572 ↑8%
      Robbery
      109 ↑25%
      354 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      267 ↓53%
      263 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      168 ↑25%
      556 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑13%
      80 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑6%
      97 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      50 ↑11%
      149 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kenton East is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kenton East safer than Upper Edmonton?

      Kenton East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,898 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Edmonton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,569 crimes. Kenton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kenton East vs Upper Edmonton?

      Kenton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Edmonton shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kenton East and Upper Edmonton?

      In Kenton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,032 incidents). In Upper Edmonton, it is Violent Crime (3,049 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kenton East and Upper Edmonton?

      Kenton East recorded 841 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Edmonton recorded 2,749. 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 Kenton East vs Upper Edmonton?

      Violent crime in Kenton East totalled 1,032 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,049 in Upper Edmonton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kenton East and Upper Edmonton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kenton East recorded 4,291 crimes (now 3,898, a change of -9.2%). Upper Edmonton recorded 11,887 crimes previously (now 11,569, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kenton East and Upper Edmonton?

      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. Kenton East has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Upper Edmonton has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kenton East and Upper Edmonton?

      Kenton East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Edmonton 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 Kenton East and Upper Edmonton?

      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 Kenton East or Upper Edmonton on a crime map?

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

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