Barming Heath & Teston vs The Meads
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barming Heath & Teston vs The Meads Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barming Heath & Teston safer than The Meads?
Barming Heath & Teston has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. The Meads has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 559 crimes. Barming Heath & Teston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barming Heath & Teston vs The Meads?
Barming Heath & Teston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. The Meads shows +93.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barming Heath & Teston and The Meads?
In Barming Heath & Teston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In The Meads, it is Violent Crime (226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barming Heath & Teston and The Meads?
Barming Heath & Teston recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Meads recorded 100. 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 Barming Heath & Teston vs The Meads?
Violent crime in Barming Heath & Teston totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 226 in The Meads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston and The Meads in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barming Heath & Teston recorded 237 crimes (now 274, a change of +15.6%). The Meads recorded 289 crimes previously (now 559, +93.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barming Heath & Teston and The Meads?
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. Barming Heath & Teston has a resolution rate of 29% and The Meads has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston and The Meads?
Barming Heath & Teston falls within the Kent Police boundary. The Meads 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 Barming Heath & Teston and The Meads?
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 Barming Heath & Teston or The Meads on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barming Heath & Teston and The Meads. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.