Kilburn vs Kingston Gate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Kilburn Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Kingston Gate Metropolitan Police Service

      Kilburn vs Kingston Gate Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Kilburn
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,061 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kingston Gate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,741 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kilburn
      B Kingston Gate
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      17,061
      6,741
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,049
      6,853
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      35.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kilburn
      B Kingston Gate
      Violent Crime
      3,525 ↑14%
      1,512 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,552 ↑3%
      1,404 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      1,301 ↑3%
      450 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,193 ↓7%
      249 ↓20%
      Burglary
      930 ↓12%
      183 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      740 ↓8%
      295 ↑13%
      Drugs
      858 ↑60%
      362 ↑35%
      Public Order
      825 ↑3%
      431 ↑30%
      Robbery
      502 ↑2%
      109 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      1,372 ↑48%
      1,205 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      776 ↓14%
      301 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      249 ↑0%
      141 ↓39%
      Possession of Weapons
      102 ↑62%
      36 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      136 ↑11%
      63 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingston Gate is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kilburn safer than Kingston Gate?

      Kilburn has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,061 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingston Gate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,741 crimes. Kingston Gate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kilburn vs Kingston Gate?

      Kilburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingston Gate shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kilburn and Kingston Gate?

      In Kilburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,552 incidents). In Kingston Gate, it is Violent Crime (1,512 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kilburn and Kingston Gate?

      Kilburn recorded 4,552 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingston Gate recorded 1,404. 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 Kilburn vs Kingston Gate?

      Violent crime in Kilburn totalled 3,525 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,512 in Kingston Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kilburn and Kingston Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kilburn recorded 16,049 crimes (now 17,061, a change of +6.3%). Kingston Gate recorded 6,853 crimes previously (now 6,741, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kilburn and Kingston Gate?

      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. Kilburn has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Kingston Gate has 35.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kilburn and Kingston Gate?

      Kilburn falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kingston Gate 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 Kilburn and Kingston Gate?

      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 Kilburn or Kingston Gate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kilburn and Kingston Gate. 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.