Kenton vs St Peter's and Canalside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Kenton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      St Peter's and Canalside Metropolitan Police Service

      Kenton vs St Peter's and Canalside Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kenton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,291 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      St Peter's and Canalside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,904 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kenton
      B St Peter's and Canalside
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,291
      26,904
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,051
      27,165
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↓1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kenton
      B St Peter's and Canalside
      Violent Crime
      1,045 ↑23%
      4,892 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      668 ↓6%
      4,694 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      250 ↑4%
      3,300 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      292 ↓12%
      1,012 ↓8%
      Burglary
      131 ↓13%
      1,172 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↑7%
      911 ↓14%
      Drugs
      184 ↑79%
      1,634 ↑72%
      Public Order
      149 ↑10%
      1,342 ↑2%
      Robbery
      88 ↑19%
      900 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      134 ↓4%
      2,517 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      130 ↑29%
      3,425 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑14%
      811 ↑16%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑157%
      118 ↑26%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓37%
      176 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Peter's and Canalside is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kenton safer than St Peter's and Canalside?

      Kenton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,291 crimes in the last 12 months. St Peter's and Canalside has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 26,904 crimes. St Peter's and Canalside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kenton vs St Peter's and Canalside?

      Kenton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Peter's and Canalside shows -1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kenton and St Peter's and Canalside?

      In Kenton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,045 incidents). In St Peter's and Canalside, it is Violent Crime (4,892 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kenton and St Peter's and Canalside?

      Kenton recorded 668 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Peter's and Canalside recorded 4,694. 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 vs St Peter's and Canalside?

      Violent crime in Kenton totalled 1,045 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,892 in St Peter's and Canalside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kenton and St Peter's and Canalside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kenton recorded 3,051 crimes (now 3,291, a change of +7.9%). St Peter's and Canalside recorded 27,165 crimes previously (now 26,904, -1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kenton and St Peter's and Canalside?

      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 has a resolution rate of 25.9% and St Peter's and Canalside has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kenton and St Peter's and Canalside?

      Kenton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Peter's and Canalside 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 and St Peter's and Canalside?

      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 or St Peter's and Canalside on a crime map?

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

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