Kenton West vs Sidcup

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Kenton West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sidcup Metropolitan Police Service

      Kenton West vs Sidcup Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Kenton West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,291 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sidcup
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kenton West
      B Sidcup
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,291
      2,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,307
      2,410
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kenton West
      B Sidcup
      Violent Crime
      1,606 ↑9%
      660 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,476 ↓9%
      493 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      461 ↓1%
      163 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      533 ↓18%
      199 ↓6%
      Burglary
      289 ↑9%
      127 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      293 ↑8%
      199 ↓25%
      Drugs
      346 ↑47%
      83 ↑51%
      Public Order
      310 ↑7%
      168 ↑51%
      Robbery
      138 ↓11%
      33 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      380 ↓5%
      204 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      330 ↓4%
      33 ↑27%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↓19%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑59%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓13%
      30 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidcup 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 Kenton West safer than Sidcup?

      Kenton West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,291 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidcup has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,416 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kenton West vs Sidcup?

      Kenton West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidcup shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kenton West and Sidcup?

      In Kenton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,606 incidents). In Sidcup, it is Violent Crime (660 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kenton West and Sidcup?

      Kenton West recorded 1,476 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidcup recorded 493. 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 West vs Sidcup?

      Violent crime in Kenton West totalled 1,606 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 660 in Sidcup. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kenton West and Sidcup in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kenton West recorded 6,307 crimes (now 6,291, a change of -0.3%). Sidcup recorded 2,410 crimes previously (now 2,416, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kenton West and Sidcup?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Sidcup has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kenton West and Sidcup?

      Kenton West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sidcup 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 West and Sidcup?

      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 West or Sidcup on a crime map?

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

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