The Wrythe vs West Kensington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    The Wrythe Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Kensington Metropolitan Police Service

      The Wrythe vs West Kensington Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      The Wrythe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,343 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      27.5% 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 The Wrythe
      B West Kensington
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,343
      16,871
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,036
      16,199
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.6%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Wrythe
      B West Kensington
      Violent Crime
      1,436 ↑5%
      4,047 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      774 ↓4%
      3,970 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      222 ↑7%
      1,602 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      332 ↓8%
      1,010 ↓17%
      Burglary
      199 ↑12%
      798 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↑0%
      745 ↑1%
      Drugs
      171 ↑31%
      780 ↑39%
      Public Order
      291 ↑2%
      1,063 ↑5%
      Robbery
      50 ↓35%
      323 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      418 ↑120%
      1,421 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↓15%
      547 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓30%
      355 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑88%
      71 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑25%
      139 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Wrythe safer than West Kensington?

      The Wrythe has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,343 crimes in the last 12 months. West Kensington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 16,871 crimes. West Kensington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in The Wrythe vs West Kensington?

      The Wrythe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — 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 The Wrythe and West Kensington?

      In The Wrythe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,436 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 The Wrythe and West Kensington?

      The Wrythe recorded 774 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 The Wrythe vs West Kensington?

      Violent crime in The Wrythe totalled 1,436 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 The Wrythe and West Kensington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Wrythe recorded 4,036 crimes (now 4,343, a change of +7.6%). West Kensington recorded 16,199 crimes previously (now 16,871, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Wrythe 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. The Wrythe has a resolution rate of 27.5% and West Kensington has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Wrythe and West Kensington?

      The Wrythe 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 The Wrythe 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 The Wrythe or West Kensington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Wrythe 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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