Denton vs Meopham North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Denton vs Meopham North 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 Denton safer than Meopham North?
Denton has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham North has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 135 crimes. Meopham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Denton vs Meopham North?
Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham North shows -10% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Denton and Meopham North?
In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Meopham North, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Meopham North?
Denton recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham North recorded 27. 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 Denton vs Meopham North?
Violent crime in Denton totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Meopham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Meopham North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denton recorded 723 crimes (now 751, a change of +3.9%). Meopham North recorded 150 crimes previously (now 135, -10%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Meopham North?
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. Denton has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Meopham North has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Denton and Meopham North?
Denton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Meopham North 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 Denton and Meopham North?
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 Denton or Meopham North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and Meopham North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.