Lewisham Central vs West Kensington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Lewisham Central Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Kensington Metropolitan Police Service

      Lewisham Central vs West Kensington Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lewisham Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,626 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Kensington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,871 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lewisham Central
      B West Kensington
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,626
      16,871
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,040
      16,199
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lewisham Central
      B West Kensington
      Violent Crime
      3,166 ↑6%
      4,047 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,013 ↑5%
      3,970 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      826 ↓12%
      1,602 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      592 ↓12%
      1,010 ↓17%
      Burglary
      422 ↓17%
      798 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      536 ↓1%
      745 ↑1%
      Drugs
      591 ↑36%
      780 ↑39%
      Public Order
      752 ↑3%
      1,063 ↑5%
      Robbery
      231 ↓25%
      323 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      781 ↓7%
      1,421 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      417 ↓49%
      547 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      102 ↓53%
      355 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      77 ↑83%
      71 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      120 ↑41%
      139 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lewisham Central 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 Lewisham Central safer than West Kensington?

      Lewisham Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,626 crimes in the last 12 months. West Kensington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 16,871 crimes. Lewisham Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lewisham Central vs West Kensington?

      Lewisham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Kensington shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lewisham Central and West Kensington?

      In Lewisham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,166 incidents). In West Kensington, it is Violent Crime (4,047 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lewisham Central and West Kensington?

      Lewisham Central recorded 2,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Kensington recorded 3,970. 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 Lewisham Central vs West Kensington?

      Violent crime in Lewisham Central totalled 3,166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,047 in West Kensington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lewisham Central and West Kensington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lewisham Central recorded 11,040 crimes (now 10,626, a change of -3.8%). West Kensington recorded 16,199 crimes previously (now 16,871, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lewisham Central and West Kensington?

      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. Lewisham Central has a resolution rate of 28.2% and West Kensington has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lewisham Central and West Kensington?

      Lewisham Central falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Kensington 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 Lewisham Central and West Kensington?

      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 Lewisham Central or West Kensington on a crime map?

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

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