King's Cross vs West End

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    King's Cross Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      West End Metropolitan Police Service

      King's Cross vs West End Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      King's Cross
      Metropolitan Police Service
      29,238 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      West End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      67,094 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      49.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A King's Cross
      B West End
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      29,238
      67,094
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      32,124
      78,925
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.8%
      49.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A King's Cross
      B West End
      Violent Crime
      4,994 ↓2%
      7,145 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,072 ↓11%
      6,216 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      4,842 ↓5%
      13,609 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      964 ↓25%
      1,960 ↓17%
      Burglary
      996 ↑0%
      1,471 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      949 ↓14%
      1,219 ↑1%
      Drugs
      1,295 ↑22%
      1,592 ↑5%
      Public Order
      1,611 ↓2%
      2,139 ↓5%
      Robbery
      893 ↓23%
      2,552 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      1,903 ↑5%
      6,460 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      4,787 ↓24%
      21,745 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      657 ↑14%
      561 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↓8%
      154 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      172 ↓9%
      271 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B West End is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is King's Cross safer than West End?

      King's Cross has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 29,238 crimes in the last 12 months. West End has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 67,094 crimes. West End scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in King's Cross vs West End?

      King's Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West End shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in King's Cross and West End?

      In King's Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,072 incidents). In West End, it is Theft from Person (21,745 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between King's Cross and West End?

      King's Cross recorded 5,072 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West End recorded 6,216. 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 West End?

      Violent crime in King's Cross totalled 4,994 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,145 in West End. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in King's Cross and West End 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%). West End recorded 78,925 crimes previously (now 67,094, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in King's Cross and West End?

      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 West End has 49.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers King's Cross and West End?

      King's Cross falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West End 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 West End?

      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 West End on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both King's Cross and West End. 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.