East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury vs Kings Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Kings Hill Kent Police

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury vs Kings Hill Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Kings Hill
      Kent Police
      446 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.8% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      B Kings Hill
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      362
      446
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      327
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↑13.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      B Kings Hill
      Violent Crime
      110 ↑12%
      175 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑8%
      105 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓20%
      31 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↑0%
      22 ↓21%
      Burglary
      20 ↑18%
      14 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑81%
      37 ↓31%
      Drugs
      15 ↑114%
      10 ↓44%
      Public Order
      12 ↑20%
      17 ↑55%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓18%
      23 ↑44%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      9 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      A East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 43/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury safer than Kings Hill?

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 362 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Hill has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 446 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kings Hill shows +13.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 incidents). In Kings Hill, it is Violent Crime (175 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kings Hill recorded 105. 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 East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury vs Kings Hill?

      Violent crime in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 175 in Kings Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 327 crimes (now 362, a change of +10.7%). Kings Hill recorded 392 crimes previously (now 446, +13.8%).

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

      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. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Kings Hill has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Kings Hill?

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

      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 East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury or Kings Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Kings Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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