West Kensington vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Kensington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Kent Police

      West Kensington vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Kensington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,444 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Kent Police
      34 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Kensington
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      16,444
      34
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,329
      36
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.7%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Kensington
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Violent Crime
      3,896 ↓1%
      7 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,109 ↑19%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      1,514 ↓7%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      931 ↓16%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      789 ↓14%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      630 ↓9%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      714 ↓1%
      0
      Public Order
      1,041 ↓1%
      0
      Robbery
      289 ↓14%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,449 ↑22%
      0
      Theft from Person
      527 ↓28%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      353 ↑5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑22%
      3
      Other Crime
      129 ↓12%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Kensington safer than Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      West Kensington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,444 crimes in the last 12 months. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 34 crimes. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Kensington vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      West Kensington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Kensington and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      In West Kensington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,109 incidents). In Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Kensington and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      West Kensington recorded 4,109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 7. 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 Kensington vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      Violent crime in West Kensington totalled 3,896 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Kensington and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Kensington recorded 16,329 crimes (now 16,444, a change of +0.7%). Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 36 crimes previously (now 34, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Kensington and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      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 Kensington has a resolution rate of 25.1% and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Kensington and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      West Kensington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare West Kensington and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      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 Kensington or Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton on a crime map?

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

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