Is Old Kent Road Safe?
Crime statistics for Old Kent Road. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 14,686 total crimes recorded in Old Kent Road
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Old Kent Road — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Kent Road safe?
Old Kent Road has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 14,686 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 0.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Old Kent Road are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Kent Road in the last 12 months?
14,686 crimes were recorded in Old Kent Road in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 0.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (14,696 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 3,657 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Old Kent Road?
The most common crime in Old Kent Road is Violent Crime, with 3,657 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 24.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Old Kent Road increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Old Kent Road is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.1% — from 14,696 crimes in the previous 12 months to 14,686 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Old Kent Road?
Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Old Kent Road compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Old Kent Road is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Old Kent Road?
33.3% of crimes recorded in Old Kent Road resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Old Kent Road?
3,657 violent crimes were recorded in Old Kent Road in the last 12 months — representing 24.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 3,401 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Old Kent Road last updated?
The crime data for Old Kent Road was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Old Kent Road with other areas?
You can compare Old Kent Road with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.