St Albans Central, North and West vs Meopham South & Vigo

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    St Albans Central, North and West Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police

      St Albans Central, North and West vs Meopham South & Vigo Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      St Albans Central, North and West
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      5,282 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      33.2% 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 St Albans Central, North and West
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,282
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,156
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.4%
      ↓25.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Albans Central, North and West
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Violent Crime
      1,415 ↑8%
      26 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,067 ↓5%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      464 ↓5%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      393 ↑36%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      210 ↑14%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      323 ↓1%
      6 ↓14%
      Drugs
      174 ↑72%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      250 ↑21%
      3 ↓25%
      Robbery
      51 ↓22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      683 ↓20%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      55 ↑28%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      67 ↑14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑40%
      2
      Other Crime
      88 ↑22%
      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 St Albans Central, North and West safer than Meopham South & Vigo?

      St Albans Central, North and West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,282 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 St Albans Central, North and West vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      St Albans Central, North and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 St Albans Central, North and West and Meopham South & Vigo?

      In St Albans Central, North and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,415 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 St Albans Central, North and West and Meopham South & Vigo?

      St Albans Central, North and West recorded 1,067 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 St Albans Central, North and West vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Violent crime in St Albans Central, North and West totalled 1,415 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 St Albans Central, North and West and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Albans Central, North and West recorded 5,156 crimes (now 5,282, a change of +2.4%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 79 crimes previously (now 59, -25.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Albans Central, North and West 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. St Albans Central, North and West has a resolution rate of 33.2% and Meopham South & Vigo has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Albans Central, North and West and Meopham South & Vigo?

      St Albans Central, North and West falls within the Hertfordshire 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 St Albans Central, North and West 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 St Albans Central, North and West or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?

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

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