West Kensington vs Shepperton & Laleham

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
      68/100
      Shepperton & Laleham Surrey Police

      West Kensington vs Shepperton & Laleham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Kensington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,871 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Shepperton & Laleham
      Surrey Police
      413 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Kensington
      B Shepperton & Laleham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      16,871
      413
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,199
      366
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↑12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Kensington
      B Shepperton & Laleham
      Violent Crime
      4,047 ↑9%
      132 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,970 ↑17%
      67 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      1,602 ↓12%
      28 ↑22%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,010 ↓17%
      28 ↓15%
      Burglary
      798 ↓15%
      23 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      745 ↑1%
      31 ↑7%
      Drugs
      780 ↑39%
      43 ↑187%
      Public Order
      1,063 ↑5%
      39 ↑56%
      Robbery
      323 ↑1%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1,421 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      547 ↓34%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      355 ↓3%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↑29%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      139 ↑4%
      16 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Kensington safer than Shepperton & Laleham?

      West Kensington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,871 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepperton & Laleham has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 413 crimes. Shepperton & Laleham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Kensington vs Shepperton & Laleham?

      West Kensington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shepperton & Laleham shows +12.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Kensington and Shepperton & Laleham?

      In West Kensington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,047 incidents). In Shepperton & Laleham, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Kensington and Shepperton & Laleham?

      West Kensington recorded 3,970 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepperton & Laleham recorded 67. 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 Shepperton & Laleham?

      Violent crime in West Kensington totalled 4,047 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Shepperton & Laleham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Kensington and Shepperton & Laleham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Kensington recorded 16,199 crimes (now 16,871, a change of +4.2%). Shepperton & Laleham recorded 366 crimes previously (now 413, +12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Kensington and Shepperton & Laleham?

      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 25.4% and Shepperton & Laleham has 13.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Kensington and Shepperton & Laleham?

      West Kensington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shepperton & Laleham 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 Shepperton & Laleham?

      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 Shepperton & Laleham on a crime map?

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

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