South Acton vs West Kensington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    South Acton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Kensington Metropolitan Police Service

      South Acton vs West Kensington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,587 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      36.3% 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 South Acton
      B West Kensington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,587
      16,871
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,375
      16,199
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.3%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Acton
      B West Kensington
      Violent Crime
      1,675 ↑12%
      4,047 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,853 ↑6%
      3,970 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      639 ↓7%
      1,602 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      820 ↓15%
      1,010 ↓17%
      Burglary
      357 ↑21%
      798 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      411 ↑14%
      745 ↑1%
      Drugs
      368 ↑101%
      780 ↑39%
      Public Order
      376 ↓1%
      1,063 ↑5%
      Robbery
      142 ↓3%
      323 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      562 ↓17%
      1,421 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      175 ↓21%
      547 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      115 ↓3%
      355 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑29%
      71 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      58 ↓9%
      139 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Acton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Acton safer than West Kensington?

      South Acton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,587 crimes in the last 12 months. West Kensington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 16,871 crimes. South Acton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Acton vs West Kensington?

      South Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 South Acton and West Kensington?

      In South Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,853 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 South Acton and West Kensington?

      South Acton recorded 1,853 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 South Acton vs West Kensington?

      Violent crime in South Acton totalled 1,675 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 South Acton and West Kensington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Acton recorded 7,375 crimes (now 7,587, a change of +2.9%). West Kensington recorded 16,199 crimes previously (now 16,871, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Acton 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. South Acton has a resolution rate of 36.3% and West Kensington has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Acton and West Kensington?

      South Acton 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 South Acton 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 South Acton or West Kensington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Acton 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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