Old Kent Road vs Tollington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Old Kent Road Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Tollington Metropolitan Police Service

      Old Kent Road vs Tollington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Kent Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,686 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Tollington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,763 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      32.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Kent Road
      B Tollington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,686
      19,763
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,696
      19,466
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      32.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Kent Road
      B Tollington
      Violent Crime
      3,657 ↑6%
      4,088 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,401 ↑2%
      5,086 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      1,148 ↑1%
      1,409 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      879 ↓3%
      1,207 ↓15%
      Burglary
      786 ↑1%
      868 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      681 ↓2%
      882 ↑11%
      Drugs
      756 ↑23%
      1,173 ↑79%
      Public Order
      703 ↑11%
      1,112 ↑19%
      Robbery
      540 ↓3%
      604 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      509 ↓52%
      1,266 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      1,038 ↓1%
      1,494 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      308 ↑11%
      279 ↓12%
      Possession of Weapons
      124 ↑75%
      128 ↑54%
      Other Crime
      156 ↑14%
      167 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Old Kent Road is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Kent Road safer than Tollington?

      Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Tollington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 19,763 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Kent Road vs Tollington?

      Old Kent Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tollington shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Kent Road and Tollington?

      In Old Kent Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,657 incidents). In Tollington, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Kent Road and Tollington?

      Old Kent Road recorded 3,401 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tollington recorded 5,086. 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 Old Kent Road vs Tollington?

      Violent crime in Old Kent Road totalled 3,657 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,088 in Tollington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Kent Road and Tollington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Kent Road recorded 14,696 crimes (now 14,686, a change of -0.1%). Tollington recorded 19,466 crimes previously (now 19,763, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Kent Road and Tollington?

      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. Old Kent Road has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Tollington has 32.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Kent Road and Tollington?

      Old Kent Road falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tollington 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 Old Kent Road and Tollington?

      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 Old Kent Road or Tollington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Kent Road and Tollington. 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.