Boxley Downs vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Boxley Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Boxley Downs vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Boxley Downs
      Kent Police
      278 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      16 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boxley Downs
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      278
      16
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      589
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓52.8%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boxley Downs
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      82 ↓53%
      6 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓56%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓53%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓40%
      0
      Burglary
      17 ↓23%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↓48%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      1
      Public Order
      10 ↓60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓62%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓88%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boxley Downs safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Boxley Downs has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 278 crimes in the last 12 months. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 16 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boxley Downs vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Boxley Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -52.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boxley Downs and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Boxley Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boxley Downs and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Boxley Downs recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 4. 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 Boxley Downs vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Boxley Downs totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boxley Downs and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boxley Downs recorded 589 crimes (now 278, a change of -52.8%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 16 crimes previously (now 16, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boxley Downs and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      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. Boxley Downs has a resolution rate of 33.3% and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boxley Downs and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Boxley Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury 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 Boxley Downs and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      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 Boxley Downs or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boxley Downs and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. 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.