West Hendon vs West Kensington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Hendon Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Kensington Metropolitan Police Service

      West Hendon vs West Kensington Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Hendon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,902 crimes / 12m
      ↑3% trend
      26.2% 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 West Hendon
      B West Kensington
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,902
      16,871
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,730
      16,199
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Hendon
      B West Kensington
      Violent Crime
      1,330 ↑12%
      4,047 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,340 ↑11%
      3,970 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      433 ↓1%
      1,602 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      526 ↓23%
      1,010 ↓17%
      Burglary
      236 ↓25%
      798 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      271 ↓13%
      745 ↑1%
      Drugs
      288 ↑42%
      780 ↑39%
      Public Order
      304 ↓8%
      1,063 ↑5%
      Robbery
      126 ↓7%
      323 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      719 ↑13%
      1,421 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      200 ↑10%
      547 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑13%
      355 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑12%
      71 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑44%
      139 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Hendon is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Hendon safer than West Kensington?

      West Hendon has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,902 crimes in the last 12 months. West Kensington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 16,871 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Hendon vs West Kensington?

      West Hendon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3% — 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 West Hendon and West Kensington?

      In West Hendon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,340 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 West Hendon and West Kensington?

      West Hendon recorded 1,340 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 West Hendon vs West Kensington?

      Violent crime in West Hendon totalled 1,330 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 West Hendon and West Kensington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Hendon recorded 5,730 crimes (now 5,902, a change of +3%). West Kensington recorded 16,199 crimes previously (now 16,871, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Hendon 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. West Hendon has a resolution rate of 26.2% and West Kensington has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Hendon and West Kensington?

      West Hendon 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 West Hendon 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 West Hendon or West Kensington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Hendon 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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