Waterlooville North vs Meopham South & Vigo

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Waterlooville North Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police

      Waterlooville North vs Meopham South & Vigo Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Waterlooville North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,148 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Meopham South & Vigo
      Kent Police
      59 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterlooville North
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,148
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,231
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓25.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterlooville North
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Violent Crime
      935 ↑5%
      26 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      289 ↑33%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓29%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓31%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      36 ↓39%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      145 ↓1%
      6 ↓14%
      Drugs
      38 ↓21%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      176 ↓17%
      3 ↓25%
      Robbery
      17 ↑143%
      0
      Shoplifting
      261 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑43%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑74%
      2
      Other Crime
      31 ↓21%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham South & Vigo is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterlooville North safer than Meopham South & Vigo?

      Waterlooville North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,148 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 59 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterlooville North vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Waterlooville North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -25.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Waterlooville North and Meopham South & Vigo?

      In Waterlooville North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (935 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waterlooville North and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Waterlooville North recorded 289 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo recorded 11. 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 Waterlooville North vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Violent crime in Waterlooville North totalled 935 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Waterlooville North and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterlooville North recorded 2,231 crimes (now 2,148, a change of -3.7%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 79 crimes previously (now 59, -25.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterlooville North and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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. Waterlooville North has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Meopham South & Vigo has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterlooville North and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Waterlooville North falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Meopham South & Vigo 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 Waterlooville North and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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 Waterlooville North or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Waterlooville North and Meopham South & Vigo. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.