Kennington vs Meopham South & Vigo

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Kennington Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police

      Kennington vs Meopham South & Vigo Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Kennington
      Kent Police
      210 crimes / 12m
      ↑169.2% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Meopham South & Vigo
      Kent Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kennington
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      210
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      78
      77
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑169.2%
      ↓15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kennington
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Violent Crime
      74 ↑118%
      28 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↑223%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑14%
      7 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      11
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑633%
      7 ↑17%
      Drugs
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      9
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      2
      Other Crime
      14 ↑600%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham South & Vigo is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kennington safer than Meopham South & Vigo?

      Kennington has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 210 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 65 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kennington vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Kennington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +169.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -15.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kennington and Meopham South & Vigo?

      In Kennington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kennington and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Kennington recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo recorded 8. 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 Kennington vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Violent crime in Kennington totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kennington and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kennington recorded 78 crimes (now 210, a change of +169.2%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 77 crimes previously (now 65, -15.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kennington and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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. Kennington has a resolution rate of 36.7% and Meopham South & Vigo has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kennington and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Kennington falls within the Kent Police boundary. Meopham South & Vigo 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 Kennington and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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 Kennington or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kennington and Meopham South & Vigo. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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