King's Cross vs Pembridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
King's Cross vs Pembridge Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is King's Cross safer than Pembridge?
King's Cross has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 29,238 crimes in the last 12 months. Pembridge has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 20,586 crimes. King's Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in King's Cross vs Pembridge?
King's Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pembridge shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in King's Cross and Pembridge?
In King's Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,072 incidents). In Pembridge, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,189 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between King's Cross and Pembridge?
King's Cross recorded 5,072 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pembridge recorded 4,189. 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 King's Cross vs Pembridge?
Violent crime in King's Cross totalled 4,994 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,844 in Pembridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in King's Cross and Pembridge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, King's Cross recorded 32,124 crimes (now 29,238, a change of -9%). Pembridge recorded 19,657 crimes previously (now 20,586, +4.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in King's Cross and Pembridge?
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. King's Cross has a resolution rate of 37.8% and Pembridge has 37.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers King's Cross and Pembridge?
King's Cross falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Pembridge 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 King's Cross and Pembridge?
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 King's Cross or Pembridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both King's Cross and Pembridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.