West Kensington vs Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Kensington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne Surrey Police

      West Kensington vs Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Kensington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,596 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      23.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne
      Surrey Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      37.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Kensington
      B Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      16,596
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,218
      69
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Kensington
      B Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne
      Violent Crime
      3,879 ↓1%
      24 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,110 ↑19%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      1,558 ↓6%
      4 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      947 ↓16%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      792 ↓15%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      699 ↑0%
      10 ↑67%
      Drugs
      734 ↑9%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      1,058 ↑2%
      8 ↑0%
      Robbery
      296 ↓10%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,423 ↑24%
      0
      Theft from Person
      534 ↓28%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      363 ↑11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑30%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      130 ↓8%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 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 Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      West Kensington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,596 crimes in the last 12 months. Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 68 crimes. Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Kensington vs Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      West Kensington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Kensington and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      In West Kensington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,110 incidents). In Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Kensington and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      West Kensington recorded 4,110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne recorded 13. 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 Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      Violent crime in West Kensington totalled 3,879 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Kensington and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Kensington recorded 16,218 crimes (now 16,596, a change of +2.3%). Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne recorded 69 crimes previously (now 68, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Kensington and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      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 23.4% and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Kensington and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      West Kensington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare West Kensington and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      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 Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne on a crime map?

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

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