Kemsley vs Meopham North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Kemsley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Meopham North Kent Police

      Kemsley vs Meopham North Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Kemsley
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Meopham North
      Kent Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kemsley
      B Meopham North
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      474
      135
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      397
      150
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.4%
      ↓10%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kemsley
      B Meopham North
      Violent Crime
      186 ↑0%
      47 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑65%
      27 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑11%
      7 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑69%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      16 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑70%
      8 ↓47%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      11 ↓27%
      9 ↑50%
      Robbery
      3
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham North is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 37/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kemsley safer than Meopham North?

      Kemsley has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 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 Kemsley vs Meopham North?

      Kemsley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.4% — 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 Kemsley and Meopham North?

      In Kemsley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (186 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 Kemsley and Meopham North?

      Kemsley recorded 102 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 Kemsley vs Meopham North?

      Violent crime in Kemsley totalled 186 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 Kemsley and Meopham North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kemsley recorded 397 crimes (now 474, a change of +19.4%). Meopham North recorded 150 crimes previously (now 135, -10%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kemsley 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. Kemsley has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Meopham North has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kemsley and Meopham North?

      Kemsley 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 Kemsley 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 Kemsley or Meopham North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kemsley and Meopham North. 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.